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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.67, 4,176.36 and 2,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.67, 4,176.36 and 2,087.84 is: 3,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.67 : 4,176.36 = 2,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.67/4,176.36 = 2,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.67x = 4,176.36 × 2,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.67x = 8,719,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,581.90/2,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.03

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