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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.48, 4,385.68 and 1,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.48, 4,385.68 and 1,762.11 is: 2,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.48 : 4,385.68 = 1,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.48/4,385.68 = 1,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.48x = 4,385.68 × 1,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.48x = 7,728,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,050.58/3,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.37

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