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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.67, 3,825.61 and 1,723.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.67, 3,825.61 and 1,723.99 is: 2,378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.67 : 3,825.61 = 1,723.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.67/3,825.61 = 1,723.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.67x = 3,825.61 × 1,723.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.67x = 6,595,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,313.38/2,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.69

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