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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.84, 4,535.86 and 1,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.84, 4,535.86 and 1,794.74 is: 2,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.84 : 4,535.86 = 1,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.84/4,535.86 = 1,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.84x = 4,535.86 × 1,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.84x = 8,140,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,689.38/3,286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.75

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