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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.83, 4,393.69 and 1,767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.83, 4,393.69 and 1,767.48 is: 2,439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.83 : 4,393.69 = 1,767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.83/4,393.69 = 1,767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.83x = 4,393.69 × 1,767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.83x = 7,765,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765,738.31/3,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.12

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