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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.20, 3,927.34 and 1,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.20, 3,927.34 and 1,726.12 is: 2,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.20 : 3,927.34 = 1,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.20/3,927.34 = 1,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.20x = 3,927.34 × 1,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.20x = 6,779,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,779,060.12/2,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.63

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