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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.52, 4,011.69 and 1,788.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.52, 4,011.69 and 1,788.18 is: 2,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.52 : 4,011.69 = 1,788.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.52/4,011.69 = 1,788.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.52x = 4,011.69 × 1,788.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.52x = 7,173,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,623.82/2,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.11

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