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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.17, 4,533.44 and 1,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.17, 4,533.44 and 1,793.09 is: 2,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.17 : 4,533.44 = 1,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.17/4,533.44 = 1,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.17x = 4,533.44 × 1,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.17x = 8,128,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,868.30/3,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.42

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