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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.52, 4,387.72 and 1,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.52, 4,387.72 and 1,782.24 is: 2,459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.52 : 4,387.72 = 1,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.52/4,387.72 = 1,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.52x = 4,387.72 × 1,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.52x = 7,819,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819,970.09/3,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.48

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