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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.25, 4,388.75 and 1,783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.25, 4,388.75 and 1,783.45 is: 2,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.25 : 4,388.75 = 1,783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.25/4,388.75 = 1,783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.25x = 4,388.75 × 1,783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.25x = 7,827,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,116.19/3,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.16

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