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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.85, 4,537.33 and 1,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.85, 4,537.33 and 1,795.85 is: 2,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.85 : 4,537.33 = 1,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.85/4,537.33 = 1,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.85x = 4,537.33 × 1,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.85x = 8,148,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,339.15/3,287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.32

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