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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.36, 4,392.82 and 1,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.36, 4,392.82 and 1,786 is: 2,464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.36 : 4,392.82 = 1,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.36/4,392.82 = 1,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.36x = 4,392.82 × 1,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.36x = 7,845,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,576.52/3,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.56

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