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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.97, 4,537.35 and 1,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.97, 4,537.35 and 1,795.86 is: 2,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.97 : 4,537.35 = 1,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.97/4,537.35 = 1,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.97x = 4,537.35 × 1,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.97x = 8,148,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,445.37/3,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.26

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