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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.23, 3,845.82 and 1,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.23, 3,845.82 and 1,724.32 is: 2,380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.23 : 3,845.82 = 1,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.23/3,845.82 = 1,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.23x = 3,845.82 × 1,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.23x = 6,631,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,424.34/2,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.07

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