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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.71, 4,393.28 and 1,786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.71, 4,393.28 and 1,786.19 is: 2,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.71 : 4,393.28 = 1,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.71/4,393.28 = 1,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.71x = 4,393.28 × 1,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.71x = 7,847,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,212.89/3,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.80

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