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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.67, 4,436.00 and 1,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.67, 4,436.00 and 1,778.97 is: 2,454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.67 : 4,436.00 = 1,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.67/4,436.00 = 1,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.67x = 4,436.00 × 1,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.67x = 7,891,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,479.85/3,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.83

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