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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.48, 4,179.72 and 1,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.48, 4,179.72 and 1,285.36 is: 1,928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.48 : 4,179.72 = 1,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.48/4,179.72 = 1,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.48x = 4,179.72 × 1,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.48x = 5,372,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,444.90/2,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.04

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