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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.84, 4,527.46 and 1,788.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.84, 4,527.46 and 1,788.78 is: 2,468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.84 : 4,527.46 = 1,788.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.84/4,527.46 = 1,788.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.84x = 4,527.46 × 1,788.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.84x = 8,098,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098,629.90/3,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.47

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