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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.46, 4,536.72 and 1,795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.46, 4,536.72 and 1,795.35 is: 2,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.46 : 4,536.72 = 1,795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.46/4,536.72 = 1,795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.46x = 4,536.72 × 1,795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.46x = 8,145,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,000.25/3,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.60

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