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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.84, 3,298.35 and 1,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.84, 3,298.35 and 1,726.23 is: 2,381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.84 : 3,298.35 = 1,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.84/3,298.35 = 1,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.84x = 3,298.35 × 1,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.84x = 5,693,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,710.72/2,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.47

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