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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.59, 4,415.25 and 1,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.59, 4,415.25 and 1,783.23 is: 2,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.59 : 4,415.25 = 1,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.59/4,415.25 = 1,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.59x = 4,415.25 × 1,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.59x = 7,873,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,406.26/3,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.75

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