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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.81, 4,291.28 and 1,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.81, 4,291.28 and 1,783.93 is: 2,461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.81 : 4,291.28 = 1,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.81/4,291.28 = 1,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.81x = 4,291.28 × 1,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.81x = 7,655,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655,326.13/3,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.67

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