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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.93, 3,910.82 and 1,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.93, 3,910.82 and 1,786.46 is: 2,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.93 : 3,910.82 = 1,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.93/3,910.82 = 1,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.93x = 3,910.82 × 1,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.93x = 6,986,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,495.01/2,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.94

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