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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,554.48 and 1,786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,554.48 and 1,786.66 is: 2,671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,554.48 = 1,786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,554.48 = 1,786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,554.48 × 1,786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 6,350,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,642.82/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.54

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