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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.71, 3,752.19 and 1,722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.71, 3,752.19 and 1,722.13 is: 2,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.71 : 3,752.19 = 1,722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.71/3,752.19 = 1,722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.71x = 3,752.19 × 1,722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.71x = 6,461,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,749.58/2,506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.78

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