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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.48, 4,430.34 and 1,794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.48, 4,430.34 and 1,794.15 is: 2,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.48 : 4,430.34 = 1,794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.48/4,430.34 = 1,794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.48x = 4,430.34 × 1,794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.48x = 7,948,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,694.51/3,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.86

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