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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.16, 4,215.30 and 1,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.16, 4,215.30 and 1,783 is: 2,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.16 : 4,215.30 = 1,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.16/4,215.30 = 1,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.16x = 4,215.30 × 1,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.16x = 7,515,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,879.90/2,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.59

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