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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.86, 3,932.83 and 1,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.86, 3,932.83 and 1,788.10 is: 2,466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.86 : 3,932.83 = 1,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.86/3,932.83 = 1,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.86x = 3,932.83 × 1,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.86x = 7,032,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,285.73/2,850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.72

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