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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.06, 4,297.51 and 1,787.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.06, 4,297.51 and 1,787.74 is: 2,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.06 : 4,297.51 = 1,787.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.06/4,297.51 = 1,787.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.06x = 4,297.51 × 1,787.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.06x = 7,682,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682,811.96/3,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.14

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