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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.64, 3,283.92 and 1,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.64, 3,283.92 and 1,727.16 is: 2,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.64 : 3,283.92 = 1,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.64/3,283.92 = 1,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.64x = 3,283.92 × 1,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.64x = 5,671,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,855.27/2,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.77

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