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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.99, 4,537.39 and 1,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.99, 4,537.39 and 1,795.90 is: 2,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.99 : 4,537.39 = 1,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.99/4,537.39 = 1,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.99x = 4,537.39 × 1,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.99x = 8,148,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,698.70/3,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.32

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