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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.19, 4,527.96 and 1,789.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.19, 4,527.96 and 1,789.14 is: 2,468.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.19 : 4,527.96 = 1,789.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.19/4,527.96 = 1,789.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.19x = 4,527.96 × 1,789.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.19x = 8,101,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,145.27/3,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.96

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