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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.74, 3,830.94 and 1,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.74, 3,830.94 and 1,728.14 is: 2,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.74 : 3,830.94 = 1,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.74/3,830.94 = 1,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.74x = 3,830.94 × 1,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.74x = 6,620,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,400.65/2,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.09

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