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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.93, 4,010.07 and 1,726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.93, 4,010.07 and 1,726.75 is: 2,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.93 : 4,010.07 = 1,726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.93/4,010.07 = 1,726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.93x = 4,010.07 × 1,726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.93x = 6,924,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,388.37/2,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.85

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