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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.93, 5,015.57 and 1,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.93, 5,015.57 and 1,786.70 is: 2,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.93 : 5,015.57 = 1,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.93/5,015.57 = 1,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.93x = 5,015.57 × 1,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.93x = 8,961,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961,284.91/3,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.07

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