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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.25, 4,387.37 and 1,782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.25, 4,387.37 and 1,782.45 is: 2,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.25 : 4,387.37 = 1,782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.25/4,387.37 = 1,782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.25x = 4,387.37 × 1,782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.25x = 7,820,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,258.74/3,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.78

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