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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.48, 4,144.14 and 1,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.48, 4,144.14 and 1,723.92 is: 2,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.48 : 4,144.14 = 1,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.48/4,144.14 = 1,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.48x = 4,144.14 × 1,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.48x = 7,144,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144,165.83/2,766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.40

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