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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.49, 4,291.11 and 1,783.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.49, 4,291.11 and 1,783.15 is: 2,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.49 : 4,291.11 = 1,783.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.49/4,291.11 = 1,783.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.49x = 4,291.11 × 1,783.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.49x = 7,651,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,682.07/3,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.75

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