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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.58, 4,533.39 and 1,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.58, 4,533.39 and 1,784.18 is: 2,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.58 : 4,533.39 = 1,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.58/4,533.39 = 1,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.58x = 4,533.39 × 1,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.58x = 8,088,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088,383.77/3,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.31

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