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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.58, 4,430.61 and 1,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.58, 4,430.61 and 1,794.29 is: 2,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.58 : 4,430.61 = 1,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.58/4,430.61 = 1,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.58x = 4,430.61 × 1,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.58x = 7,949,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,800.41/3,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.13

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