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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.61, 4,536.71 and 1,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.61, 4,536.71 and 1,795.23 is: 2,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.61 : 4,536.71 = 1,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.61/4,536.71 = 1,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.61x = 4,536.71 × 1,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.61x = 8,144,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,437.89/3,287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.31

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