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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.92, 4,293.32 and 1,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.92, 4,293.32 and 1,785.05 is: 2,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.92 : 4,293.32 = 1,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.92/4,293.32 = 1,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.92x = 4,293.32 × 1,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.92x = 7,663,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,792.67/3,110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.52

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