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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.70, 4,527.39 and 1,788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.70, 4,527.39 and 1,788.63 is: 2,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.70 : 4,527.39 = 1,788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.70/4,527.39 = 1,788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.70x = 4,527.39 × 1,788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.70x = 8,097,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,840.77/3,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.33

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