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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.62, 5,464.98 and 1,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.62, 5,464.98 and 1,794.29 is: 2,691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.62 : 5,464.98 = 1,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.62/5,464.98 = 1,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.62x = 5,464.98 × 1,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.62x = 9,805,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,731.64/3,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.95

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