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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.51, 4,298.54 and 1,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.51, 4,298.54 and 1,788.27 is: 2,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.51 : 4,298.54 = 1,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.51/4,298.54 = 1,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.51x = 4,298.54 × 1,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.51x = 7,686,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,686,941.18/3,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.11

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