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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.62, 4,415.48 and 1,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.62, 4,415.48 and 1,783.27 is: 2,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.62 : 4,415.48 = 1,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.62/4,415.48 = 1,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.62x = 4,415.48 × 1,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.62x = 7,873,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,999.60/3,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.92

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