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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.71, 4,289.72 and 1,782.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.71, 4,289.72 and 1,782.23 is: 2,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.71 : 4,289.72 = 1,782.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.71/4,289.72 = 1,782.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.71x = 4,289.72 × 1,782.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.71x = 7,645,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,237.32/3,108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.29

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