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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.62, 4,535.45 and 1,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.62, 4,535.45 and 1,794.56 is: 2,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.62 : 4,535.45 = 1,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.62/4,535.45 = 1,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.62x = 4,535.45 × 1,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.62x = 8,139,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,137.15/3,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.45

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