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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.93, 5,054.32 and 1,791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.93, 5,054.32 and 1,791.03 is: 2,681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.93 : 5,054.32 = 1,791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.93/5,054.32 = 1,791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.93x = 5,054.32 × 1,791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.93x = 9,052,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,438.75/3,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.47

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