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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.46, 4,622.46 and 1,784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.46, 4,622.46 and 1,784.84 is: 2,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.46 : 4,622.46 = 1,784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.46/4,622.46 = 1,784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.46x = 4,622.46 × 1,784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.46x = 8,250,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,351.51/3,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.55

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