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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.76, 4,298.40 and 1,789.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.76, 4,298.40 and 1,789.16 is: 2,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.76 : 4,298.40 = 1,789.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.76/4,298.40 = 1,789.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.76x = 4,298.40 × 1,789.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.76x = 7,690,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,525.34/3,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.27

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