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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.61, 4,533.95 and 1,793.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.61, 4,533.95 and 1,793.23 is: 2,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.61 : 4,533.95 = 1,793.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.61/4,533.95 = 1,793.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.61x = 4,533.95 × 1,793.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.61x = 8,130,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,398.22/3,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.55

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