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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.56, 4,292.88 and 1,784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.56, 4,292.88 and 1,784.36 is: 2,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.56 : 4,292.88 = 1,784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.56/4,292.88 = 1,784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.56x = 4,292.88 × 1,784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.56x = 7,660,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,043.36/3,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.59

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