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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.18, 4,010.61 and 1,787.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.18, 4,010.61 and 1,787.77 is: 2,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.18 : 4,010.61 = 1,787.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.18/4,010.61 = 1,787.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.18x = 4,010.61 × 1,787.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.18x = 7,170,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,048.24/2,906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.17

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