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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.85, 4,429.72 and 1,793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.85, 4,429.72 and 1,793.67 is: 2,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.85 : 4,429.72 = 1,793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.85/4,429.72 = 1,793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.85x = 4,429.72 × 1,793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.85x = 7,945,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,455.87/3,209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.34

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