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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.84, 4,537.36 and 1,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.84, 4,537.36 and 1,795.70 is: 2,478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.84 : 4,537.36 = 1,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.84/4,537.36 = 1,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.84x = 4,537.36 × 1,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.84x = 8,147,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,737.35/3,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.14

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