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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.42, 4,144.45 and 1,722.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.42, 4,144.45 and 1,722.89 is: 2,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.42 : 4,144.45 = 1,722.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.42/4,144.45 = 1,722.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.42x = 4,144.45 × 1,722.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.42x = 7,140,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,427.99/2,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.91

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