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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.08, 4,422.89 and 1,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.08, 4,422.89 and 1,788.70 is: 2,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.08 : 4,422.89 = 1,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.08/4,422.89 = 1,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.08x = 4,422.89 × 1,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.08x = 7,911,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,203.34/3,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.33

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