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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.34, 4,874.66 and 1,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.34, 4,874.66 and 1,792.88 is: 2,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.34 : 4,874.66 = 1,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.34/4,874.66 = 1,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.34x = 4,874.66 × 1,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.34x = 8,739,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,680.42/3,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.72

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