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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.06, 5,029.58 and 1,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.06, 5,029.58 and 1,793.76 is: 2,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.06 : 5,029.58 = 1,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.06/5,029.58 = 1,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.06x = 5,029.58 × 1,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.06x = 9,021,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021,859.42/3,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.43

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