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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.33, 4,220.52 and 1,782.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.33, 4,220.52 and 1,782.53 is: 2,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.33 : 4,220.52 = 1,782.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.33/4,220.52 = 1,782.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.33x = 4,220.52 × 1,782.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.33x = 7,523,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,203.52/3,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.91

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