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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.72, 3,292.44 and 1,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.72, 3,292.44 and 1,723.76 is: 2,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.72 : 3,292.44 = 1,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.72/3,292.44 = 1,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.72x = 3,292.44 × 1,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.72x = 5,675,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,376.37/2,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.89

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