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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.21, 4,531.90 and 1,792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.21, 4,531.90 and 1,792.09 is: 2,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.21 : 4,531.90 = 1,792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.21/4,531.90 = 1,792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.21x = 4,531.90 × 1,792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.21x = 8,121,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,572.67/3,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.92

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