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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.79, 4,389.70 and 1,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.79, 4,389.70 and 1,764.92 is: 2,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.79 : 4,389.70 = 1,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.79/4,389.70 = 1,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.79x = 4,389.70 × 1,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.79x = 7,747,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,475.89/3,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.71

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