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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.91, 4,535.96 and 1,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.91, 4,535.96 and 1,794.84 is: 2,476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.91 : 4,535.96 = 1,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.91/4,535.96 = 1,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.91x = 4,535.96 × 1,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.91x = 8,141,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,313.47/3,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.89

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