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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.93, 4,422.70 and 1,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.93, 4,422.70 and 1,788.62 is: 2,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.93 : 4,422.70 = 1,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.93/4,422.70 = 1,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.93x = 4,422.70 × 1,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.93x = 7,910,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,910,529.67/3,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.24

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