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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.09, 4,421.46 and 1,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.09, 4,421.46 and 1,787.73 is: 2,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.09 : 4,421.46 = 1,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.09/4,421.46 = 1,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.09x = 4,421.46 × 1,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.09x = 7,904,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,904,376.69/3,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.96

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