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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.31, 4,530.96 and 1,791.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.31, 4,530.96 and 1,791.22 is: 2,471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.31 : 4,530.96 = 1,791.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.31/4,530.96 = 1,791.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.31x = 4,530.96 × 1,791.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.31x = 8,115,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,946.17/3,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.88

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