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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.40, 4,009.56 and 1,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.40, 4,009.56 and 1,726.64 is: 2,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.40 : 4,009.56 = 1,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.40/4,009.56 = 1,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.40x = 4,009.56 × 1,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.40x = 6,923,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,066.68/2,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.83

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