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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.63, 4,415.34 and 1,783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.63, 4,415.34 and 1,783.47 is: 2,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.63 : 4,415.34 = 1,783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.63/4,415.34 = 1,783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.63x = 4,415.34 × 1,783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.63x = 7,874,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,615.43/3,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.10

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