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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.03, 4,536.14 and 1,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.03, 4,536.14 and 1,794.96 is: 2,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.03 : 4,536.14 = 1,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.03/4,536.14 = 1,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.03x = 4,536.14 × 1,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.03x = 8,142,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,180.88/3,287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.06

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