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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.26, 3,460.20 and 1,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.26, 3,460.20 and 1,786.58 is: 2,675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.26 : 3,460.20 = 1,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.26/3,460.20 = 1,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.26x = 3,460.20 × 1,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.26x = 6,181,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,924.12/2,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.86

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