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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.88, 2,947.86 and 1,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.88, 2,947.86 and 1,786.44 is: 2,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.88 : 2,947.86 = 1,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.88/2,947.86 = 1,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.88x = 2,947.86 × 1,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.88x = 5,266,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,175.02/2,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.58

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