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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.58, 7,357.44 and 1,786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.58, 7,357.44 and 1,786.05 is: 2,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.58 : 7,357.44 = 1,786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.58/7,357.44 = 1,786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.58x = 7,357.44 × 1,786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.58x = 13,140,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,140,718.92/4,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.28

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