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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.81, 4,544.55 and 1,797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.81, 4,544.55 and 1,797.77 is: 2,693.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.81 : 4,544.55 = 1,797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.81/4,544.55 = 1,797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.81x = 4,544.55 × 1,797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.81x = 8,170,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,032.93/3,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.89

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