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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.69, 4,296.69 and 1,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.69, 4,296.69 and 1,786.46 is: 2,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.69 : 4,296.69 = 1,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.69/4,296.69 = 1,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.69x = 4,296.69 × 1,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.69x = 7,675,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,843.33/3,113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.20

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