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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.43, 4,420.06 and 1,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.43, 4,420.06 and 1,786.60 is: 2,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.43 : 4,420.06 = 1,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.43/4,420.06 = 1,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.43x = 4,420.06 × 1,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.43x = 7,896,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,880.25/3,202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.91

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