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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.23, 4,092.19 and 1,786.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.23, 4,092.19 and 1,786.48 is: 2,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.23 : 4,092.19 = 1,786.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.23/4,092.19 = 1,786.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.23x = 4,092.19 × 1,786.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.23x = 7,310,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,600.89/2,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.44

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