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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.41, 3,395.99 and 1,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.41, 3,395.99 and 1,722.74 is: 2,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.41 : 3,395.99 = 1,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.41/3,395.99 = 1,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.41x = 3,395.99 × 1,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.41x = 5,850,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,395.14/2,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.08

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