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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.40, 3,183.60 and 1,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.40, 3,183.60 and 1,784.80 is: 2,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.40 : 3,183.60 = 1,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.40/3,183.60 = 1,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.40x = 3,183.60 × 1,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.40x = 5,682,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,089.28/2,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.35

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