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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.54, 4,430.50 and 1,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.54, 4,430.50 and 1,794.35 is: 2,476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.54 : 4,430.50 = 1,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.54/4,430.50 = 1,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.54x = 4,430.50 × 1,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.54x = 7,949,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,874.27/3,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.18

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