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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.67, 4,294.35 and 1,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.67, 4,294.35 and 1,785.80 is: 2,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.67 : 4,294.35 = 1,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.67/4,294.35 = 1,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.67x = 4,294.35 × 1,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.67x = 7,668,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,668,860.97/3,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.55

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