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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.58, 4,011.08 and 1,788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.58, 4,011.08 and 1,788.06 is: 2,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.58 : 4,011.08 = 1,788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.58/4,011.08 = 1,788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.58x = 4,011.08 × 1,788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.58x = 7,172,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,051.70/2,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.67

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