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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.40, 4,291.20 and 1,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.40, 4,291.20 and 1,783.52 is: 2,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.40 : 4,291.20 = 1,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.40/4,291.20 = 1,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.40x = 4,291.20 × 1,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.40x = 7,653,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,441.02/3,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.39

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