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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.09, 4,529.37 and 1,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.09, 4,529.37 and 1,790.15 is: 2,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.09 : 4,529.37 = 1,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.09/4,529.37 = 1,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.09x = 4,529.37 × 1,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.09x = 8,108,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,251.18/3,282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.45

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