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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.60, 3,104.64 and 1,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.60, 3,104.64 and 1,722.72 is: 2,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.60 : 3,104.64 = 1,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.60/3,104.64 = 1,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.60x = 3,104.64 × 1,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.60x = 5,348,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,425.42/2,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.62

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