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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.61, 4,535.33 and 1,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.61, 4,535.33 and 1,794.23 is: 2,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.61 : 4,535.33 = 1,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.61/4,535.33 = 1,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.61x = 4,535.33 × 1,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.61x = 8,137,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137,425.15/3,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.93

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