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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.62, 4,387.90 and 1,782.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.62, 4,387.90 and 1,782.38 is: 2,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.62 : 4,387.90 = 1,782.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.62/4,387.90 = 1,782.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.62x = 4,387.90 × 1,782.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.62x = 7,820,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,905.20/3,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.70

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