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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.02, 4,388.19 and 1,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.02, 4,388.19 and 1,782.50 is: 2,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.02 : 4,388.19 = 1,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.02/4,388.19 = 1,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.02x = 4,388.19 × 1,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.02x = 7,821,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,948.68/3,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.72

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