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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.63, 4,186.65 and 1,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.63, 4,186.65 and 1,970.50 is: 2,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.63 : 4,186.65 = 1,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.63/4,186.65 = 1,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.63x = 4,186.65 × 1,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.63x = 8,249,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,793.83/2,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.25

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