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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.16, 4,093.83 and 1,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.16, 4,093.83 and 1,787.88 is: 2,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.16 : 4,093.83 = 1,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.16/4,093.83 = 1,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.16x = 4,093.83 × 1,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.16x = 7,319,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,276.78/2,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.59

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