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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.70, 4,534.19 and 1,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.70, 4,534.19 and 1,793.61 is: 2,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.70 : 4,534.19 = 1,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.70/4,534.19 = 1,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.70x = 4,534.19 × 1,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.70x = 8,132,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,568.53/3,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.14

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