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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.66, 2,411.01 and 1,721.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.66, 2,411.01 and 1,721.21 is: 2,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.66 : 2,411.01 = 1,721.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.66/2,411.01 = 1,721.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.66x = 2,411.01 × 1,721.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.66x = 4,149,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,842.47/1,757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.01

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