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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.74, 5,144.82 and 1,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.74, 5,144.82 and 1,785.48 is: 2,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.74 : 5,144.82 = 1,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.74/5,144.82 = 1,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.74x = 5,144.82 × 1,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.74x = 9,185,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,973.21/3,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.89

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