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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.66, 4,419.39 and 1,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.66, 4,419.39 and 1,786.24 is: 2,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.66 : 4,419.39 = 1,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.66/4,419.39 = 1,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.66x = 4,419.39 × 1,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.66x = 7,894,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894,091.19/3,202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.85

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