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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.59, 5,285.13 and 1,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.59, 5,285.13 and 1,793.81 is: 2,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.59 : 5,285.13 = 1,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.59/5,285.13 = 1,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.59x = 5,285.13 × 1,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.59x = 9,480,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480,519.05/3,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.06

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