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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.67, 4,914.49 and 1,796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.67, 4,914.49 and 1,796.62 is: 2,694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.67 : 4,914.49 = 1,796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.67/4,914.49 = 1,796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.67x = 4,914.49 × 1,796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.67x = 8,829,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,446.45/3,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.64

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