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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.38, 3,910.68 and 1,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.38, 3,910.68 and 1,785.24 is: 2,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.38 : 3,910.68 = 1,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.38/3,910.68 = 1,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.38x = 3,910.68 × 1,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.38x = 6,981,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,502.36/2,833.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.02

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