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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.48, 3,833.93 and 1,785.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.48, 3,833.93 and 1,785.11 is: 2,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.48 : 3,833.93 = 1,785.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.48/3,833.93 = 1,785.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.48x = 3,833.93 × 1,785.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.48x = 6,843,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,958.69/2,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.20

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