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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.41, 3,282.84 and 1,786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.41, 3,282.84 and 1,786.92 is: 2,467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.41 : 3,282.84 = 1,786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.41/3,282.84 = 1,786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.41x = 3,282.84 × 1,786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.41x = 5,866,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,172.45/2,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.46

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