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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.97, 4,201.10 and 1,785.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.97, 4,201.10 and 1,785.53 is: 2,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.97 : 4,201.10 = 1,785.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.97/4,201.10 = 1,785.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.97x = 4,201.10 × 1,785.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.97x = 7,501,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,198.35/3,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.28

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