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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.54, 4,173.93 and 1,782.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.54, 4,173.93 and 1,782.54 is: 2,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.54 : 4,173.93 = 1,782.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.54/4,173.93 = 1,782.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.54x = 4,173.93 × 1,782.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.54x = 7,440,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,197.18/3,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.94

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