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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.83, 4,422.65 and 1,788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.83, 4,422.65 and 1,788.63 is: 2,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.83 : 4,422.65 = 1,788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.83/4,422.65 = 1,788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.83x = 4,422.65 × 1,788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.83x = 7,910,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,475.53/3,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.30

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