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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.41, 2,582.12 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.41, 2,582.12 and 551.54 is: 827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.41 : 2,582.12 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.41/2,582.12 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.41x = 2,582.12 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.41x = 1,424,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,150.30/1,721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.32

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