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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.91, 4,429.62 and 1,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.91, 4,429.62 and 1,793.62 is: 2,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.91 : 4,429.62 = 1,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.91/4,429.62 = 1,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.91x = 4,429.62 × 1,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.91x = 7,945,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,023.91/3,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.16

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