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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.50, 4,389.12 and 1,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.50, 4,389.12 and 1,783.28 is: 2,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.50 : 4,389.12 = 1,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.50/4,389.12 = 1,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.50x = 4,389.12 × 1,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.50x = 7,827,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,029.91/3,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.94

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