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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.60, 3,968.52 and 1,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.60, 3,968.52 and 1,723.80 is: 2,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.60 : 3,968.52 = 1,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.60/3,968.52 = 1,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.60x = 3,968.52 × 1,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.60x = 6,840,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,934.78/2,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.82

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