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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.30, 4,176.98 and 1,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.30, 4,176.98 and 1,322.46 is: 1,984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.30 : 4,176.98 = 1,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.30/4,176.98 = 1,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.30x = 4,176.98 × 1,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.30x = 5,523,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523,882.36/2,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.66

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