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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.93, 3,153.60 and 1,785.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.93, 3,153.60 and 1,785.69 is: 2,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.93 : 3,153.60 = 1,785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.93/3,153.60 = 1,785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.93x = 3,153.60 × 1,785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.93x = 5,631,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,351.98/2,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.64

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