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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.50, 4,391.88 and 1,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.50, 4,391.88 and 1,785.28 is: 2,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.50 : 4,391.88 = 1,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.50/4,391.88 = 1,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.50x = 4,391.88 × 1,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.50x = 7,840,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,735.53/3,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.70

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