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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.66, 4,421.08 and 1,787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.66, 4,421.08 and 1,787.46 is: 2,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.66 : 4,421.08 = 1,787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.66/4,421.08 = 1,787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.66x = 4,421.08 × 1,787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.66x = 7,902,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,503.66/3,203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.71

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