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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.26, 4,087.98 and 1,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.26, 4,087.98 and 1,783.08 is: 2,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.26 : 4,087.98 = 1,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.26/4,087.98 = 1,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.26x = 4,087.98 × 1,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.26x = 7,289,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,195.38/2,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.69

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