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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.80, 4,398.78 and 1,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.80, 4,398.78 and 1,771.48 is: 2,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.80 : 4,398.78 = 1,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.80/4,398.78 = 1,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.80x = 4,398.78 × 1,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.80x = 7,792,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,350.79/3,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.43

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