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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.10, 4,296.48 and 1,787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.10, 4,296.48 and 1,787.28 is: 2,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.10 : 4,296.48 = 1,787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.10/4,296.48 = 1,787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.10x = 4,296.48 × 1,787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.10x = 7,679,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,012.77/3,113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.68

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