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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.63, 4,386.74 and 1,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.63, 4,386.74 and 1,762.39 is: 2,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.63 : 4,386.74 = 1,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.63/4,386.74 = 1,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.63x = 4,386.74 × 1,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.63x = 7,731,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731,146.71/3,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.23

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