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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.08, 4,983.96 and 1,786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.08, 4,983.96 and 1,786.16 is: 2,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.08 : 4,983.96 = 1,786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.08/4,983.96 = 1,786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.08x = 4,983.96 × 1,786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.08x = 8,902,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,149.99/3,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.08

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