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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.94, 4,429.62 and 1,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.94, 4,429.62 and 1,793.88 is: 2,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.94 : 4,429.62 = 1,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.94/4,429.62 = 1,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.94x = 4,429.62 × 1,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.94x = 7,946,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,206.73/3,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.50

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