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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.71, 4,009.91 and 1,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.71, 4,009.91 and 1,726.56 is: 2,382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.71 : 4,009.91 = 1,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.71/4,009.91 = 1,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.71x = 4,009.91 × 1,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.71x = 6,923,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,330.16/2,905.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.66

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