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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.66, 4,396.59 and 1,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.66, 4,396.59 and 1,788.62 is: 2,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.66 : 4,396.59 = 1,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.66/4,396.59 = 1,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.66x = 4,396.59 × 1,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.66x = 7,863,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,828.81/3,185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.51

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