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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.70, 4,289.24 and 1,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.70, 4,289.24 and 1,782.30 is: 2,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.70 : 4,289.24 = 1,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.70/4,289.24 = 1,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.70x = 4,289.24 × 1,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.70x = 7,644,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,712.45/3,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.93

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