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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.08, 4,418.71 and 1,785.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.08, 4,418.71 and 1,785.92 is: 2,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.08 : 4,418.71 = 1,785.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.08/4,418.71 = 1,785.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.08x = 4,418.71 × 1,785.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.08x = 7,891,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,462.56/3,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.48

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