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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.57, 3,761.06 and 1,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.57, 3,761.06 and 1,716.66 is: 2,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.57 : 3,761.06 = 1,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.57/3,761.06 = 1,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.57x = 3,761.06 × 1,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.57x = 6,456,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,452.68/2,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.97

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