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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.76, 4,092.59 and 1,786.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.76, 4,092.59 and 1,786.41 is: 2,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.76 : 4,092.59 = 1,786.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.76/4,092.59 = 1,786.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.76x = 4,092.59 × 1,786.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.76x = 7,311,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,048.17/2,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.99

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