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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.39, 4,528.30 and 1,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.39, 4,528.30 and 1,789.30 is: 2,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.39 : 4,528.30 = 1,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.39/4,528.30 = 1,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.39x = 4,528.30 × 1,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.39x = 8,102,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,478.24/3,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.22

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