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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.63, 4,428.85 and 1,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.63, 4,428.85 and 1,793.14 is: 2,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.63 : 4,428.85 = 1,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.63/4,428.85 = 1,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.63x = 4,428.85 × 1,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.63x = 7,941,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,539.12/3,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.29

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