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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.54, 4,064.28 and 1,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.54, 4,064.28 and 1,786.60 is: 2,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.54 : 4,064.28 = 1,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.54/4,064.28 = 1,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.54x = 4,064.28 × 1,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.54x = 7,261,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,242.65/2,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.89

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