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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.98, 4,394.95 and 1,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.98, 4,394.95 and 1,768.38 is: 2,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.98 : 4,394.95 = 1,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.98/4,394.95 = 1,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.98x = 4,394.95 × 1,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.98x = 7,771,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,941.68/3,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.19

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