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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.83, 5,170.96 and 1,802.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.83, 5,170.96 and 1,802.93 is: 2,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.83 : 5,170.96 = 1,802.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.83/5,170.96 = 1,802.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.83x = 5,170.96 × 1,802.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.83x = 9,322,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,878.91/3,446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.77

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