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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.21, 4,388.85 and 1,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.21, 4,388.85 and 1,782.96 is: 2,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.21 : 4,388.85 = 1,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.21/4,388.85 = 1,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.21x = 4,388.85 × 1,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.21x = 7,825,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,144.00/3,180.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.57

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