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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.26, 4,539.27 and 1,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.26, 4,539.27 and 1,797.24 is: 2,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.26 : 4,539.27 = 1,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.26/4,539.27 = 1,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.26x = 4,539.27 × 1,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.26x = 8,158,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,157.61/3,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.24

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