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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.28, 4,419.12 and 1,785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.28, 4,419.12 and 1,785.95 is: 2,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.28 : 4,419.12 = 1,785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.28/4,419.12 = 1,785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.28x = 4,419.12 × 1,785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.28x = 7,892,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,327.36/3,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.60

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