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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.33, 3,835.76 and 1,785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.33, 3,835.76 and 1,785.45 is: 2,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.33 : 3,835.76 = 1,785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.33/3,835.76 = 1,785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.33x = 3,835.76 × 1,785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.33x = 6,848,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,548.76/2,780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.22

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