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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.75, 4,322.12 and 1,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.75, 4,322.12 and 1,787.40 is: 2,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.75 : 4,322.12 = 1,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.75/4,322.12 = 1,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.75x = 4,322.12 × 1,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.75x = 7,725,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725,335.68/3,132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.99

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