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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.22, 4,529.82 and 1,782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.22, 4,529.82 and 1,782.21 is: 2,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.22 : 4,529.82 = 1,782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.22/4,529.82 = 1,782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.22x = 4,529.82 × 1,782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.22x = 8,073,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,073,090.50/3,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.33

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