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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.41, 4,529.84 and 1,790.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.41, 4,529.84 and 1,790.41 is: 2,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.41 : 4,529.84 = 1,790.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.41/4,529.84 = 1,790.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.41x = 4,529.84 × 1,790.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.41x = 8,110,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,270.83/3,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.83

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