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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.63, 4,291.70 and 1,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.63, 4,291.70 and 1,783.08 is: 2,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.63 : 4,291.70 = 1,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.63/4,291.70 = 1,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.63x = 4,291.70 × 1,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.63x = 7,652,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,444.44/3,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.89

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