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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.79, 4,567.52 and 1,797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.79, 4,567.52 and 1,797.35 is: 2,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.79 : 4,567.52 = 1,797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.79/4,567.52 = 1,797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.79x = 4,567.52 × 1,797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.79x = 8,209,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,434.50/3,309.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.35

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