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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.74, 4,389.41 and 1,783.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.74, 4,389.41 and 1,783.49 is: 2,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.74 : 4,389.41 = 1,783.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.74/4,389.41 = 1,783.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.74x = 4,389.41 × 1,783.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.74x = 7,828,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,459.92/3,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.21

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