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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.81, 4,527.93 and 1,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.81, 4,527.93 and 1,785.34 is: 2,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.81 : 4,527.93 = 1,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.81/4,527.93 = 1,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.81x = 4,527.93 × 1,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.81x = 8,083,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,894.55/3,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.62

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