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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.32, 4,394.40 and 1,787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.32, 4,394.40 and 1,787.04 is: 2,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.32 : 4,394.40 = 1,787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.32/4,394.40 = 1,787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.32x = 4,394.40 × 1,787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.32x = 7,852,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,968.58/3,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.14

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