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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.72, 3,927.62 and 1,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.72, 3,927.62 and 1,711.08 is: 2,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.72 : 3,927.62 = 1,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.72/3,927.62 = 1,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.72x = 3,927.62 × 1,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.72x = 6,720,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,472.03/2,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.61

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