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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.72, 4,087.38 and 1,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.72, 4,087.38 and 1,783.63 is: 2,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.72 : 4,087.38 = 1,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.72/4,087.38 = 1,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.72x = 4,087.38 × 1,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.72x = 7,290,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,373.59/2,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.70

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