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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.76, 4,943.64 and 1,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.76, 4,943.64 and 1,794.32 is: 2,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.76 : 4,943.64 = 1,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.76/4,943.64 = 1,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.76x = 4,943.64 × 1,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.76x = 8,870,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,472.12/3,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.48

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