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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.08, 4,005.58 and 1,785.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.08, 4,005.58 and 1,785.65 is: 2,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.08 : 4,005.58 = 1,785.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.08/4,005.58 = 1,785.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.08x = 4,005.58 × 1,785.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.08x = 7,152,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,534.97/2,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.93

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