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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.64, 4,534.02 and 1,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.64, 4,534.02 and 1,793.52 is: 2,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.64 : 4,534.02 = 1,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.64/4,534.02 = 1,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.64x = 4,534.02 × 1,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.64x = 8,131,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,855.55/3,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.97

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