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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.29, 4,533.81 and 1,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.29, 4,533.81 and 1,793.30 is: 2,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.29 : 4,533.81 = 1,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.29/4,533.81 = 1,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.29x = 4,533.81 × 1,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.29x = 8,130,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,458.80/3,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.81

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