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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.88, 4,341.98 and 1,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.88, 4,341.98 and 1,727.60 is: 2,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.88 : 4,341.98 = 1,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.88/4,341.98 = 1,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.88x = 4,341.98 × 1,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.88x = 7,501,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,204.65/2,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.95

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