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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.37, 4,430.70 and 1,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.37, 4,430.70 and 1,794.29 is: 2,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.37 : 4,430.70 = 1,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.37/4,430.70 = 1,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.37x = 4,430.70 × 1,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.37x = 7,949,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,938.55/3,210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.33

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