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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.86, 3,831.90 and 1,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.86, 3,831.90 and 1,729.10 is: 2,384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.86 : 3,831.90 = 1,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.86/3,831.90 = 1,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.86x = 3,831.90 × 1,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.86x = 6,625,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,738.29/2,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.34

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