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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.02, 4,056.12 and 1,786.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.02, 4,056.12 and 1,786.62 is: 2,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.02 : 4,056.12 = 1,786.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.02/4,056.12 = 1,786.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.02x = 4,056.12 × 1,786.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.02x = 7,246,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,745.11/2,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.06

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