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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.68, 2,466.61 and 1,599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.68, 2,466.61 and 1,599.73 is: 2,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.68 : 2,466.61 = 1,599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.68/2,466.61 = 1,599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.68x = 2,466.61 × 1,599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.68x = 3,945,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,899.85/1,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.51

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