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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.99, 4,534.68 and 1,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.99, 4,534.68 and 1,793.94 is: 2,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.99 : 4,534.68 = 1,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.99/4,534.68 = 1,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.99x = 4,534.68 × 1,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.99x = 8,134,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,943.84/3,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.64

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