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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.60, 4,010.22 and 1,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.60, 4,010.22 and 1,727.78 is: 2,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.60 : 4,010.22 = 1,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.60/4,010.22 = 1,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.60x = 4,010.22 × 1,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.60x = 6,928,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,757.86/2,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.81

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