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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.95, 4,530.39 and 1,790.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.95, 4,530.39 and 1,790.87 is: 2,471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.95 : 4,530.39 = 1,790.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.95/4,530.39 = 1,790.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.95x = 4,530.39 × 1,790.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.95x = 8,113,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,316.89/3,282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.35

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