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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.73, 4,054.82 and 1,782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.73, 4,054.82 and 1,782.45 is: 2,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.73 : 4,054.82 = 1,782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.73/4,054.82 = 1,782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.73x = 4,054.82 × 1,782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.73x = 7,227,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,505.00/2,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.23

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