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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.78, 3,708.60 and 1,856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.78, 3,708.60 and 1,856.02 is: 2,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.78 : 3,708.60 = 1,856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.78/3,708.60 = 1,856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.78x = 3,708.60 × 1,856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.78x = 6,883,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,235.77/2,470.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.86

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