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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.72, 4,198.98 and 1,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.72, 4,198.98 and 1,783.80 is: 2,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.72 : 4,198.98 = 1,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.72/4,198.98 = 1,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.72x = 4,198.98 × 1,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.72x = 7,490,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,140.52/3,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.66

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