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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.64, 4,387.92 and 1,782.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.64, 4,387.92 and 1,782.39 is: 2,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.64 : 4,387.92 = 1,782.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.64/4,387.92 = 1,782.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.64x = 4,387.92 × 1,782.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.64x = 7,820,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,984.73/3,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.71

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