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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.23, 4,179.34 and 2,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.23, 4,179.34 and 2,372.72 is: 3,559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.23 : 4,179.34 = 2,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.23/4,179.34 = 2,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.23x = 4,179.34 × 2,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.23x = 9,916,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,403.60/2,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.08

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