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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.84, 4,389.50 and 1,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.84, 4,389.50 and 1,783.59 is: 2,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.84 : 4,389.50 = 1,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.84/4,389.50 = 1,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.84x = 4,389.50 × 1,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.84x = 7,829,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,072.76/3,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.32

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