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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.43, 4,528.33 and 1,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.43, 4,528.33 and 1,789.27 is: 2,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.43 : 4,528.33 = 1,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.43/4,528.33 = 1,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.43x = 4,528.33 × 1,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.43x = 8,102,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,405.02/3,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.17

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