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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.96, 4,009.62 and 1,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.96, 4,009.62 and 1,726.60 is: 2,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.96 : 4,009.62 = 1,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.96/4,009.62 = 1,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.96x = 4,009.62 × 1,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.96x = 6,923,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,009.89/2,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.35

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