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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.82, 4,412.88 and 1,781.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.82, 4,412.88 and 1,781.46 is: 2,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.82 : 4,412.88 = 1,781.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.82/4,412.88 = 1,781.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.82x = 4,412.88 × 1,781.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.82x = 7,861,369.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,369.20/3,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.35

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