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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.96, 2,680.04 and 1,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.96, 2,680.04 and 1,232.11 is: 1,847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.96 : 2,680.04 = 1,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.96/2,680.04 = 1,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.96x = 2,680.04 × 1,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.96x = 3,302,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,097.92/1,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.89

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