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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.87, 3,631.31 and 1,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.87, 3,631.31 and 1,727.87 is: 2,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.87 : 3,631.31 = 1,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.87/3,631.31 = 1,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.87x = 3,631.31 × 1,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.87x = 6,274,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,404.81/2,420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.80

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