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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.84, 3,466.48 and 1,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.84, 3,466.48 and 1,726.24 is: 2,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.84 : 3,466.48 = 1,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.84/3,466.48 = 1,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.84x = 3,466.48 × 1,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.84x = 5,983,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,976.44/2,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.31

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