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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.26, 3,824.19 and 1,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.26, 3,824.19 and 1,723.02 is: 2,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.26 : 3,824.19 = 1,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.26/3,824.19 = 1,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.26x = 3,824.19 × 1,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.26x = 6,589,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,155.85/2,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.53

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