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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.37, 4,283.90 and 1,778.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.37, 4,283.90 and 1,778.19 is: 2,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.37 : 4,283.90 = 1,778.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.37/4,283.90 = 1,778.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.37x = 4,283.90 × 1,778.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.37x = 7,617,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,588.14/3,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.83

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