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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.15, 4,536.20 and 1,795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.15, 4,536.20 and 1,795.06 is: 2,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.15 : 4,536.20 = 1,795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.15/4,536.20 = 1,795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.15x = 4,536.20 × 1,795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.15x = 8,142,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,761.33/3,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.15

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