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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.86, 4,389.55 and 1,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.86, 4,389.55 and 1,783.61 is: 2,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.86 : 4,389.55 = 1,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.86/4,389.55 = 1,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.86x = 4,389.55 × 1,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.86x = 7,829,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,245.28/3,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.36

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