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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.60, 4,009.68 and 1,726.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.60, 4,009.68 and 1,726.83 is: 2,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.60 : 4,009.68 = 1,726.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.60/4,009.68 = 1,726.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.60x = 4,009.68 × 1,726.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.60x = 6,924,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,035.71/2,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.18

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