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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.95, 4,293.74 and 1,785.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.95, 4,293.74 and 1,785.56 is: 2,464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.95 : 4,293.74 = 1,785.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.95/4,293.74 = 1,785.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.95x = 4,293.74 × 1,785.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.95x = 7,666,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,666,721.47/3,110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.43

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