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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.15, 4,293.60 and 1,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.15, 4,293.60 and 1,785.18 is: 2,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.15 : 4,293.60 = 1,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.15/4,293.60 = 1,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.15x = 4,293.60 × 1,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.15x = 7,664,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,848.85/3,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.67

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