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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.98, 4,905.94 and 1,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.98, 4,905.94 and 1,785.36 is: 2,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.98 : 4,905.94 = 1,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.98/4,905.94 = 1,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.98x = 4,905.94 × 1,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.98x = 8,758,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,869.04/3,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.03

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