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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.32, 4,415.39 and 1,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.32, 4,415.39 and 1,783.24 is: 2,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.32 : 4,415.39 = 1,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.32/4,415.39 = 1,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.32x = 4,415.39 × 1,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.32x = 7,873,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,680.11/3,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.05

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