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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.98, 2,423.82 and 1,721.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.98, 2,423.82 and 1,721.71 is: 2,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.98 : 2,423.82 = 1,721.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.98/2,423.82 = 1,721.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.98x = 2,423.82 × 1,721.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.98x = 4,173,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,124.62/1,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.12

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