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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,603.28 and 1,785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,603.28 and 1,785.43 is: 2,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,603.28 = 1,785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,603.28 = 1,785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,603.28 × 1,785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 6,433,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,390.74/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.43

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