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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.78, 3,372.52 and 1,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.78, 3,372.52 and 1,786.04 is: 2,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.78 : 3,372.52 = 1,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.78/3,372.52 = 1,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.78x = 3,372.52 × 1,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.78x = 6,023,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,455.62/2,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.16

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