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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.92, 4,430.67 and 1,794.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.92, 4,430.67 and 1,794.71 is: 2,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.92 : 4,430.67 = 1,794.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.92/4,430.67 = 1,794.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.92x = 4,430.67 × 1,794.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.92x = 7,951,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,951,745.60/3,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.47

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