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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.26, 3,622.76 and 1,722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.26, 3,622.76 and 1,722.63 is: 2,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.26 : 3,622.76 = 1,722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.26/3,622.76 = 1,722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.26x = 3,622.76 × 1,722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.26x = 6,240,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,675.06/2,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.92

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