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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.97, 4,535.96 and 1,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.97, 4,535.96 and 1,794.90 is: 2,476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.97 : 4,535.96 = 1,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.97/4,535.96 = 1,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.97x = 4,535.96 × 1,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.97x = 8,141,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,594.60/3,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.93

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