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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.64, 4,291.30 and 1,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.64, 4,291.30 and 1,783.09 is: 2,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.64 : 4,291.30 = 1,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.64/4,291.30 = 1,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.64x = 4,291.30 × 1,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.64x = 7,651,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,774.66/3,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.66

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