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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.55, 4,536.63 and 1,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.55, 4,536.63 and 1,795.17 is: 2,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.55 : 4,536.63 = 1,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.55/4,536.63 = 1,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.55x = 4,536.63 × 1,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.55x = 8,144,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,022.08/3,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.23

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