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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.53, 4,539.66 and 1,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.53, 4,539.66 and 1,797.54 is: 2,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.53 : 4,539.66 = 1,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.53/4,539.66 = 1,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.53x = 4,539.66 × 1,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.53x = 8,160,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,220.44/3,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.66

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