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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.98, 4,537.52 and 1,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.98, 4,537.52 and 1,795.96 is: 2,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.98 : 4,537.52 = 1,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.98/4,537.52 = 1,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.98x = 4,537.52 × 1,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.98x = 8,149,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,184.10/3,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.48

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