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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.97, 3,846.06 and 1,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.97, 3,846.06 and 1,668.72 is: 2,302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.97 : 3,846.06 = 1,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.97/3,846.06 = 1,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.97x = 3,846.06 × 1,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.97x = 6,417,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,997.24/2,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.86

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