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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.68, 4,413.87 and 1,782.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.68, 4,413.87 and 1,782.23 is: 2,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.68 : 4,413.87 = 1,782.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.68/4,413.87 = 1,782.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.68x = 4,413.87 × 1,782.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.68x = 7,866,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,509.46/3,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.30

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