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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.79, 4,393.85 and 1,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.79, 4,393.85 and 1,767.64 is: 2,439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.79 : 4,393.85 = 1,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.79/4,393.85 = 1,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.79x = 4,393.85 × 1,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.79x = 7,766,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,766,736.18/3,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.46

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