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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.89, 4,429.60 and 1,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.89, 4,429.60 and 1,793.61 is: 2,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.89 : 4,429.60 = 1,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.89/4,429.60 = 1,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.89x = 4,429.60 × 1,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.89x = 7,944,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,944,974.86/3,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.15

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