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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.84, 4,088.52 and 1,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.84, 4,088.52 and 1,782.70 is: 2,460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.84 : 4,088.52 = 1,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.84/4,088.52 = 1,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.84x = 4,088.52 × 1,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.84x = 7,288,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,604.60/2,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.84

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