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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.66, 4,006.46 and 1,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.66, 4,006.46 and 1,785.04 is: 2,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.66 : 4,006.46 = 1,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.66/4,006.46 = 1,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.66x = 4,006.46 × 1,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.66x = 7,151,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,685.80/2,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.14

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