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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.39, 4,000.89 and 1,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.39, 4,000.89 and 1,722.24 is: 2,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.39 : 4,000.89 = 1,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.39/4,000.89 = 1,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.39x = 4,000.89 × 1,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.39x = 6,890,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890,492.79/2,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.89

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