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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.47, 4,419.43 and 1,786.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.47, 4,419.43 and 1,786.11 is: 2,464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.47 : 4,419.43 = 1,786.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.47/4,419.43 = 1,786.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.47x = 4,419.43 × 1,786.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.47x = 7,893,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,561.55/3,202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.84

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