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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.96, 4,429.68 and 1,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.96, 4,429.68 and 1,793.66 is: 2,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.96 : 4,429.68 = 1,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.96/4,429.68 = 1,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.96x = 4,429.68 × 1,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.96x = 7,945,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,350.90/3,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.22

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