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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.68, 4,534.35 and 1,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.68, 4,534.35 and 1,793.68 is: 2,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.68 : 4,534.35 = 1,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.68/4,534.35 = 1,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.68x = 4,534.35 × 1,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.68x = 8,133,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,181.94/3,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.34

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