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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.05, 3,822.02 and 1,722.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.05, 3,822.02 and 1,722.29 is: 2,374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.05 : 3,822.02 = 1,722.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.05/3,822.02 = 1,722.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.05x = 3,822.02 × 1,722.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.05x = 6,582,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,599.10/2,772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.64

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