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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.70 and 1,781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.70 and 1,781.44 is: 2,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.76 : 4,288.70 = 1,781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.76/4,288.70 = 1,781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.76x = 4,288.70 × 1,781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.76x = 7,640,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,640,061.73/3,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.38

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