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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.31, 4,061.26 and 1,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.31, 4,061.26 and 1,723.62 is: 2,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.31 : 4,061.26 = 1,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.31/4,061.26 = 1,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.31x = 4,061.26 × 1,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.31x = 7,000,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,068.96/2,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.80

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