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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.27, 3,836.31 and 2,365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.27, 3,836.31 and 2,365.79 is: 3,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.27 : 3,836.31 = 2,365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.27/3,836.31 = 2,365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.27x = 3,836.31 × 2,365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.27x = 9,075,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,075,903.83/2,786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.37

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