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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.27, 4,391.56 and 1,766.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.27, 4,391.56 and 1,766.05 is: 2,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.27 : 4,391.56 = 1,766.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.27/4,391.56 = 1,766.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.27x = 4,391.56 × 1,766.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.27x = 7,755,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755,704.07/3,182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.16

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