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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.60, 4,180.33 and 1,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.60, 4,180.33 and 1,325.25 is: 1,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.60 : 4,180.33 = 1,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.60/4,180.33 = 1,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.60x = 4,180.33 × 1,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.60x = 5,539,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,992.78/2,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.09

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