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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.61, 3,852.72 and 1,729.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.61, 3,852.72 and 1,729.79 is: 2,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.61 : 3,852.72 = 1,729.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.61/3,852.72 = 1,729.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.61x = 3,852.72 × 1,729.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.61x = 6,664,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,396.53/2,790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.15

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