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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.55, 4,535.54 and 1,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.55, 4,535.54 and 1,794.56 is: 2,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.55 : 4,535.54 = 1,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.55/4,535.54 = 1,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.55x = 4,535.54 × 1,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.55x = 8,139,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,298.66/3,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.55

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