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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.51, 4,316.24 and 1,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.51, 4,316.24 and 1,783.54 is: 2,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.51 : 4,316.24 = 1,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.51/4,316.24 = 1,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.51x = 4,316.24 × 1,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.51x = 7,698,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698,198.65/3,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.45

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