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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.82, 4,392.14 and 1,766.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.82, 4,392.14 and 1,766.57 is: 2,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.82 : 4,392.14 = 1,766.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.82/4,392.14 = 1,766.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.82x = 4,392.14 × 1,766.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.82x = 7,758,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,991.97/3,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.77

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