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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.34, 4,179.57 and 2,053.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.34, 4,179.57 and 2,053.69 is: 3,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.34 : 4,179.57 = 2,053.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.34/4,179.57 = 2,053.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.34x = 4,179.57 × 2,053.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.34x = 8,583,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,583,541.11/2,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.58

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