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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.41, 3,281.46 and 1,785.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.41, 3,281.46 and 1,785.92 is: 2,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.41 : 3,281.46 = 1,785.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.41/3,281.46 = 1,785.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.41x = 3,281.46 × 1,785.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.41x = 5,860,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,425.04/2,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.08

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