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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.91, 4,534.52 and 1,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.91, 4,534.52 and 1,793.89 is: 2,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.91 : 4,534.52 = 1,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.91/4,534.52 = 1,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.91x = 4,534.52 × 1,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.91x = 8,134,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,430.08/3,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.55

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