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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.66, 4,415.46 and 1,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.66, 4,415.46 and 1,783.34 is: 2,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.66 : 4,415.46 = 1,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.66/4,415.46 = 1,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.66x = 4,415.46 × 1,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.66x = 7,874,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,266.44/3,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.97

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