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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.95, 3,914.74 and 1,788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.95, 3,914.74 and 1,788.67 is: 2,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.95 : 3,914.74 = 1,788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.95/3,914.74 = 1,788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.95x = 3,914.74 × 1,788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.95x = 7,002,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,178.00/2,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.72

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