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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.22, 4,388.69 and 1,782.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.22, 4,388.69 and 1,782.97 is: 2,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.22 : 4,388.69 = 1,782.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.22/4,388.69 = 1,782.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.22x = 4,388.69 × 1,782.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.22x = 7,824,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824,882.72/3,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.49

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