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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.70, 4,288.32 and 1,781.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.70, 4,288.32 and 1,781.10 is: 2,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.70 : 4,288.32 = 1,781.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.70/4,288.32 = 1,781.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.70x = 4,288.32 × 1,781.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.70x = 7,637,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637,926.75/3,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.74

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