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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.82, 6,186.44 and 1,785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.82, 6,186.44 and 1,785.35 is: 2,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.82 : 6,186.44 = 1,785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.82/6,186.44 = 1,785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.82x = 6,186.44 × 1,785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.82x = 11,044,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044,920.80/4,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.38

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