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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.86, 3,908.99 and 1,785.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.86, 3,908.99 and 1,785.89 is: 2,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.86 : 3,908.99 = 1,785.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.86/3,908.99 = 1,785.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.86x = 3,908.99 × 1,785.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.86x = 6,980,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,997.68/2,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.91

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