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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.63, 4,317.12 and 1,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.63, 4,317.12 and 1,784.44 is: 2,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.63 : 4,317.12 = 1,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.63/4,317.12 = 1,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.63x = 4,317.12 × 1,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.63x = 7,703,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703,641.61/3,128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.31

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