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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.31, 4,539.12 and 1,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.31, 4,539.12 and 1,797.28 is: 2,480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.31 : 4,539.12 = 1,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.31/4,539.12 = 1,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.31x = 4,539.12 × 1,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.31x = 8,158,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,084.62/3,289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.18

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