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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.86, 4,414.34 and 1,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.86, 4,414.34 and 1,782.55 is: 2,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.86 : 4,414.34 = 1,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.86/4,414.34 = 1,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.86x = 4,414.34 × 1,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.86x = 7,868,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,750.78/3,198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.86

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