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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.45, 3,823.34 and 1,724.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.45, 3,823.34 and 1,724.49 is: 2,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.45 : 3,823.34 = 1,724.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.45/3,823.34 = 1,724.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.45x = 3,823.34 × 1,724.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.45x = 6,593,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,302.97/2,547.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.20

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