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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.73, 4,422.33 and 1,788.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.73, 4,422.33 and 1,788.33 is: 2,467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.73 : 4,422.33 = 1,788.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.73/4,422.33 = 1,788.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.73x = 4,422.33 × 1,788.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.73x = 7,908,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,585.41/3,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.79

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