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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.39, 4,552.91 and 1,786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.39, 4,552.91 and 1,786.69 is: 2,679.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.39 : 4,552.91 = 1,786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.39/4,552.91 = 1,786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.39x = 4,552.91 × 1,786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.39x = 8,134,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,625.15/3,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.93

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