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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.46, 4,392.93 and 1,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.46, 4,392.93 and 1,785.94 is: 2,464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.46 : 4,392.93 = 1,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.46/4,392.93 = 1,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.46x = 4,392.93 × 1,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.46x = 7,845,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,498.42/3,183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.46

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