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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.36, 4,533.82 and 1,793.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.36, 4,533.82 and 1,793.31 is: 2,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.36 : 4,533.82 = 1,793.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.36/4,533.82 = 1,793.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.36x = 4,533.82 × 1,793.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.36x = 8,130,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,547.11/3,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.78

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