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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.54, 4,062.78 and 1,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.54, 4,062.78 and 1,785.60 is: 2,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.54 : 4,062.78 = 1,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.54/4,062.78 = 1,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.54x = 4,062.78 × 1,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.54x = 7,254,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,499.97/2,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.39

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