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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.47, 4,536.82 and 1,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.47, 4,536.82 and 1,795.45 is: 2,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.47 : 4,536.82 = 1,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.47/4,536.82 = 1,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.47x = 4,536.82 × 1,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.47x = 8,145,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,633.47/3,287.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.78

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