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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.26, 4,088.12 and 1,783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.26, 4,088.12 and 1,783.35 is: 2,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.26 : 4,088.12 = 1,783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.26/4,088.12 = 1,783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.26x = 4,088.12 × 1,783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.26x = 7,290,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,539.89/2,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.14

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