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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.35, 4,525.33 and 1,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.35, 4,525.33 and 1,787.26 is: 2,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.35 : 4,525.33 = 1,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.35/4,525.33 = 1,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.35x = 4,525.33 × 1,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.35x = 8,087,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087,941.30/3,279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.32

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