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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.68, 4,536.98 and 1,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.68, 4,536.98 and 1,795.58 is: 2,477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.68 : 4,536.98 = 1,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.68/4,536.98 = 1,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.68x = 4,536.98 × 1,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.68x = 8,146,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,510.55/3,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.89

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