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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.88, 3,165.14 and 1,722.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.88, 3,165.14 and 1,722.27 is: 2,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.88 : 3,165.14 = 1,722.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.88/3,165.14 = 1,722.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.88x = 3,165.14 × 1,722.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.88x = 5,451,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,217.06/2,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.78

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