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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.67, 4,421.09 and 1,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.67, 4,421.09 and 1,787.52 is: 2,466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.67 : 4,421.09 = 1,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.67/4,421.09 = 1,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.67x = 4,421.09 × 1,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.67x = 7,902,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,777.86/3,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.79

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