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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.18, 4,176.67 and 1,397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.18, 4,176.67 and 1,397.90 is: 2,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.18 : 4,176.67 = 1,397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.18/4,176.67 = 1,397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.18x = 4,176.67 × 1,397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.18x = 5,838,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,550.48/2,786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.54

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