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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.54, 4,413.85 and 1,782.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.54, 4,413.85 and 1,782.15 is: 2,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.54 : 4,413.85 = 1,782.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.54/4,413.85 = 1,782.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.54x = 4,413.85 × 1,782.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.54x = 7,866,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,138.32/3,198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.29

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