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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.72, 3,650.94 and 1,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.72, 3,650.94 and 1,788.84 is: 2,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.72 : 3,650.94 = 1,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.72/3,650.94 = 1,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.72x = 3,650.94 × 1,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.72x = 6,530,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,947.51/2,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.93

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