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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.18, 4,884.50 and 1,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.18, 4,884.50 and 1,794.02 is: 2,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.18 : 4,884.50 = 1,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.18/4,884.50 = 1,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.18x = 4,884.50 × 1,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.18x = 8,762,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,870.75/3,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.81

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