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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.06, 2,927.52 and 1,786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.06, 2,927.52 and 1,786.91 is: 2,464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.06 : 2,927.52 = 1,786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.06/2,927.52 = 1,786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.06x = 2,927.52 × 1,786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.06x = 5,231,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,200.13/2,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.00

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