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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.25, 3,901.61 and 1,723.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.25, 3,901.61 and 1,723.25 is: 2,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.25 : 3,901.61 = 1,723.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.25/3,901.61 = 1,723.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.25x = 3,901.61 × 1,723.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.25x = 6,723,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,440.82/2,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.09

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