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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.27, 4,005.92 and 1,784.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.27, 4,005.92 and 1,784.39 is: 2,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.27 : 4,005.92 = 1,784.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.27/4,005.92 = 1,784.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.27x = 4,005.92 × 1,784.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.27x = 7,148,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,108.02/2,903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.09

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