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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.67, 4,528.70 and 1,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.67, 4,528.70 and 1,789.59 is: 2,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.67 : 4,528.70 = 1,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.67/4,528.70 = 1,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.67x = 4,528.70 × 1,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.67x = 8,104,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,516.23/3,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.63

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