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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.13, 3,032.10 and 1,724.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.13, 3,032.10 and 1,724.66 is: 2,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.13 : 3,032.10 = 1,724.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.13/3,032.10 = 1,724.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.13x = 3,032.10 × 1,724.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.13x = 5,229,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,229,337.80/2,192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.51

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