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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.66, 2,845.08 and 1,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.66, 2,845.08 and 1,721.52 is: 2,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.66 : 2,845.08 = 1,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.66/2,845.08 = 1,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.66x = 2,845.08 × 1,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.66x = 4,897,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,862.12/1,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.17

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