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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.70, 3,116.18 and 1,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.70, 3,116.18 and 1,785.04 is: 2,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.70 : 3,116.18 = 1,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.70/3,116.18 = 1,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.70x = 3,116.18 × 1,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.70x = 5,562,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,505.95/2,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.82

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