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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.64, 4,393.41 and 1,786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.64, 4,393.41 and 1,786.39 is: 2,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.64 : 4,393.41 = 1,786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.64/4,393.41 = 1,786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.64x = 4,393.41 × 1,786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.64x = 7,848,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,343.69/3,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.21

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