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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.26, 4,529.43 and 1,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.26, 4,529.43 and 1,790.10 is: 2,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.26 : 4,529.43 = 1,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.26/4,529.43 = 1,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.26x = 4,529.43 × 1,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.26x = 8,108,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,132.64/3,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.29

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