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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.94, 3,723.68 and 1,787.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.94, 3,723.68 and 1,787.51 is: 2,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.94 : 3,723.68 = 1,787.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.94/3,723.68 = 1,787.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.94x = 3,723.68 × 1,787.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.94x = 6,656,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,129.01/2,482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.74

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