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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.42, 4,289.45 and 1,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.42, 4,289.45 and 1,782 is: 2,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.42 : 4,289.45 = 1,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.42/4,289.45 = 1,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.42x = 4,289.45 × 1,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.42x = 7,643,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,790.99/3,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.06

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