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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.18, 4,009.49 and 1,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.18, 4,009.49 and 1,726.25 is: 2,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.18 : 4,009.49 = 1,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.18/4,009.49 = 1,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.18x = 4,009.49 × 1,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.18x = 6,921,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,382.11/2,905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.43

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