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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.26, 4,293.59 and 1,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.26, 4,293.59 and 1,785.08 is: 2,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.26 : 4,293.59 = 1,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.26/4,293.59 = 1,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.26x = 4,293.59 × 1,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.26x = 7,664,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,403.45/3,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.44

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