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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.22, 4,416.15 and 1,783.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.22, 4,416.15 and 1,783.83 is: 2,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.22 : 4,416.15 = 1,783.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.22/4,416.15 = 1,783.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.22x = 4,416.15 × 1,783.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.22x = 7,877,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,660.85/3,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.60

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