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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.21, 4,530.52 and 1,791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.21, 4,530.52 and 1,791.09 is: 2,471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.21 : 4,530.52 = 1,791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.21/4,530.52 = 1,791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.21x = 4,530.52 × 1,791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.21x = 8,114,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,569.07/3,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.54

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