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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.68, 4,010.04 and 1,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.68, 4,010.04 and 1,727.04 is: 2,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.68 : 4,010.04 = 1,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.68/4,010.04 = 1,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.68x = 4,010.04 × 1,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.68x = 6,925,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925,499.48/2,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.44

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