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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.28, 3,823.34 and 1,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.28, 3,823.34 and 1,722.48 is: 2,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.28 : 3,823.34 = 1,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.28/3,823.34 = 1,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.28x = 3,823.34 × 1,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.28x = 6,585,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,585,626.68/2,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.24

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