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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.47, 4,320.53 and 1,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.47, 4,320.53 and 1,786.08 is: 2,465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.47 : 4,320.53 = 1,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.47/4,320.53 = 1,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.47x = 4,320.53 × 1,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.47x = 7,716,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,812.22/3,130.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.07

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