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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.73, 4,161.96 and 2,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.73, 4,161.96 and 2,413.74 is: 3,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.73 : 4,161.96 = 2,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.73/4,161.96 = 2,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.73x = 4,161.96 × 2,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.73x = 10,045,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045,889.33/2,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.90

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