Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.20, 2,421 and 1,726.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,726.20, 2,421 and 1,726.20 is: 2,421
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,726.20 : 2,421 = 1,726.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,726.20/2,421 = 1,726.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,726.20x = 2,421 × 1,726.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,726.20x = 4,179,130.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,179,130.20/1,726.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,421
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