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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.27, 3,462.35 and 1,723.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.27, 3,462.35 and 1,723.95 is: 2,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.27 : 3,462.35 = 1,723.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.27/3,462.35 = 1,723.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.27x = 3,462.35 × 1,723.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.27x = 5,968,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,909.66/2,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.85

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