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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.51, 4,147.65 and 2,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.51, 4,147.65 and 2,658.15 is: 3,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.51 : 4,147.65 = 2,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.51/4,147.65 = 2,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.51x = 4,147.65 × 2,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.51x = 11,025,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,075.85/2,784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.43

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