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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.23, 3,620.25 and 1,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.23, 3,620.25 and 1,727.73 is: 2,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.23 : 3,620.25 = 1,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.23/3,620.25 = 1,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.23x = 3,620.25 × 1,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.23x = 6,254,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,821.21/2,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.49

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