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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.94, 3,687.33 and 1,788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.94, 3,687.33 and 1,788.25 is: 2,468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.94 : 3,687.33 = 1,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.94/3,687.33 = 1,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.94x = 3,687.33 × 1,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.94x = 6,593,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,867.87/2,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.74

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