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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.23, 4,530.69 and 1,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.23, 4,530.69 and 1,791.08 is: 2,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.23 : 4,530.69 = 1,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.23/4,530.69 = 1,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.23x = 4,530.69 × 1,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.23x = 8,114,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,805.59/3,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.59

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