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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.91, 4,340.43 and 1,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.91, 4,340.43 and 1,726.59 is: 2,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.91 : 4,340.43 = 1,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.91/4,340.43 = 1,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.91x = 4,340.43 × 1,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.91x = 7,494,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,143.03/2,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.38

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