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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.73, 4,530.27 and 1,790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.73, 4,530.27 and 1,790.73 is: 2,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.73 : 4,530.27 = 1,790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.73/4,530.27 = 1,790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.73x = 4,530.27 × 1,790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.73x = 8,112,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,467.75/3,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.26

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