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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.74, 4,415.62 and 1,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.74, 4,415.62 and 1,783.44 is: 2,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.74 : 4,415.62 = 1,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.74/4,415.62 = 1,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.74x = 4,415.62 × 1,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.74x = 7,874,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,993.33/3,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.14

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