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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.14, 3,408.40 and 1,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.14, 3,408.40 and 1,786 is: 2,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.14 : 3,408.40 = 1,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.14/3,408.40 = 1,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.14x = 3,408.40 × 1,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.14x = 6,087,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,402.40/2,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.06

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