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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.78, 2,912.91 and 1,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.78, 2,912.91 and 1,733.28 is: 2,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.78 : 2,912.91 = 1,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.78/2,912.91 = 1,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.78x = 2,912.91 × 1,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.78x = 5,048,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,888.64/2,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.69

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