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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.70, 4,289.70 and 1,782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.70, 4,289.70 and 1,782.10 is: 2,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.70 : 4,289.70 = 1,782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.70/4,289.70 = 1,782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.70x = 4,289.70 × 1,782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.70x = 7,644,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,674.37/3,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.12

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