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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.68, 3,905.56 and 1,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.68, 3,905.56 and 1,783.88 is: 2,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.68 : 3,905.56 = 1,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.68/3,905.56 = 1,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.68x = 3,905.56 × 1,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.68x = 6,967,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,050.37/2,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.82

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