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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.33, 4,008.61 and 1,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.33, 4,008.61 and 1,786.23 is: 2,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.33 : 4,008.61 = 1,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.33/4,008.61 = 1,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.33x = 4,008.61 × 1,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.33x = 7,160,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,270.47/2,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.38

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