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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.64, 4,386.66 and 1,781.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.64, 4,386.66 and 1,781.38 is: 2,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.64 : 4,386.66 = 1,781.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.64/4,386.66 = 1,781.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.64x = 4,386.66 × 1,781.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.64x = 7,814,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,308.39/3,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.38

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