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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.78, 4,382.67 and 1,778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.78, 4,382.67 and 1,778.50 is: 2,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.78 : 4,382.67 = 1,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.78/4,382.67 = 1,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.78x = 4,382.67 × 1,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.78x = 7,794,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,578.60/3,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.38

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