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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,724.28, 2,380.62 and 1,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,724.28, 2,380.62 and 1,062.10 is: 1,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,724.28 : 2,380.62 = 1,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,724.28/2,380.62 = 1,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,724.28x = 2,380.62 × 1,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,724.28x = 2,528,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,456.50/1,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.38

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