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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.76, 4,094.33 and 1,787.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.76, 4,094.33 and 1,787.85 is: 2,467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.76 : 4,094.33 = 1,787.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.76/4,094.33 = 1,787.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.76x = 4,094.33 × 1,787.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.76x = 7,320,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,038.95/2,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.35

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