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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.45, 4,197.05 and 1,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.45, 4,197.05 and 1,782.33 is: 2,459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.45 : 4,197.05 = 1,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.45/4,197.05 = 1,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.45x = 4,197.05 × 1,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.45x = 7,480,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,516.84/3,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.53

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