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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.55, 4,291.22 and 1,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.55, 4,291.22 and 1,783.25 is: 2,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.55 : 4,291.22 = 1,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.55/4,291.22 = 1,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.55x = 4,291.22 × 1,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.55x = 7,652,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,287.69/3,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.90

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