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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.42, 4,390.34 and 1,765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.42, 4,390.34 and 1,765.09 is: 2,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.42 : 4,390.34 = 1,765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.42/4,390.34 = 1,765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.42x = 4,390.34 × 1,765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.42x = 7,749,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749,325.43/3,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.81

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