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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.15, 4,538.96 and 1,797.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.15, 4,538.96 and 1,797.06 is: 2,479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.15 : 4,538.96 = 1,797.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.15/4,538.96 = 1,797.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.15x = 4,538.96 × 1,797.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.15x = 8,156,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,783.46/3,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.91

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