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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.58, 4,296.66 and 1,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.58, 4,296.66 and 1,787.76 is: 2,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.58 : 4,296.66 = 1,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.58/4,296.66 = 1,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.58x = 4,296.66 × 1,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.58x = 7,681,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681,396.88/3,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.06

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