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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.14, 3,995.24 and 1,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.14, 3,995.24 and 1,786.94 is: 2,676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.14 : 3,995.24 = 1,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.14/3,995.24 = 1,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.14x = 3,995.24 × 1,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.14x = 7,139,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139,225.25/2,667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.74

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