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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.45, 4,170.44 and 2,432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.45, 4,170.44 and 2,432.93 is: 3,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.45 : 4,170.44 = 2,432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.45/4,170.44 = 2,432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.45x = 4,170.44 × 2,432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.45x = 10,146,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146,373.82/2,783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.25

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