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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.50, 4,323.32 and 1,788.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.50, 4,323.32 and 1,788.11 is: 2,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.50 : 4,323.32 = 1,788.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.50/4,323.32 = 1,788.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.50x = 4,323.32 × 1,788.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.50x = 7,730,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,554.58/3,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.85

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