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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.99, 4,295.94 and 1,786.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.99, 4,295.94 and 1,786.66 is: 2,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.99 : 4,295.94 = 1,786.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.99/4,295.94 = 1,786.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.99x = 4,295.94 × 1,786.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.99x = 7,675,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,362.68/3,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,465.60

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