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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.32, 4,291.92 and 1,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.32, 4,291.92 and 1,783.08 is: 2,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.32 : 4,291.92 = 1,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.32/4,291.92 = 1,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.32x = 4,291.92 × 1,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.32x = 7,652,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,836.71/3,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.26

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