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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.06, 4,091.18 and 1,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.06, 4,091.18 and 1,785.90 is: 2,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.06 : 4,091.18 = 1,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.06/4,091.18 = 1,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.06x = 4,091.18 × 1,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.06x = 7,306,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,438.36/2,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.35

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