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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.67, 2,922.02 and 1,786.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.67, 2,922.02 and 1,786.87 is: 2,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.67 : 2,922.02 = 1,786.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.67/2,922.02 = 1,786.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.67x = 2,922.02 × 1,786.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.67x = 5,221,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,269.88/2,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.90

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