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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.12, 4,292.38 and 1,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.12, 4,292.38 and 1,783.96 is: 2,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.12 : 4,292.38 = 1,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.12/4,292.38 = 1,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.12x = 4,292.38 × 1,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.12x = 7,657,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,434.22/3,110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.10

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