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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.92, 4,292.90 and 1,784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.92, 4,292.90 and 1,784.50 is: 2,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.92 : 4,292.90 = 1,784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.92/4,292.90 = 1,784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.92x = 4,292.90 × 1,784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.92x = 7,660,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,671.13/3,110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.51

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