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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.81, 4,535.58 and 1,794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.81, 4,535.58 and 1,794.67 is: 2,476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.81 : 4,535.58 = 1,794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.81/4,535.58 = 1,794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.81x = 4,535.58 × 1,794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.81x = 8,139,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,869.36/3,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.53

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