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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.61, 4,393.35 and 1,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.61, 4,393.35 and 1,786.36 is: 2,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.61 : 4,393.35 = 1,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.61/4,393.35 = 1,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.61x = 4,393.35 × 1,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.61x = 7,848,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,104.71/3,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.16

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