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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.54, 4,295.56 and 1,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.54, 4,295.56 and 1,786.30 is: 2,465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.54 : 4,295.56 = 1,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.54/4,295.56 = 1,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.54x = 4,295.56 × 1,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.54x = 7,673,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,158.83/3,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.24

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