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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.79, 4,533.06 and 1,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.79, 4,533.06 and 1,792.62 is: 2,473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.79 : 4,533.06 = 1,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.79/4,533.06 = 1,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.79x = 4,533.06 × 1,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.79x = 8,126,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,054.02/3,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.84

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