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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.72, 4,394.93 and 1,768.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.72, 4,394.93 and 1,768.43 is: 2,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.72 : 4,394.93 = 1,768.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.72/4,394.93 = 1,768.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.72x = 4,394.93 × 1,768.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.72x = 7,772,128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,128.21/3,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.45

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