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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.92, 4,011.89 and 1,727.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.92, 4,011.89 and 1,727.99 is: 2,384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.92 : 4,011.89 = 1,727.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.92/4,011.89 = 1,727.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.92x = 4,011.89 × 1,727.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.92x = 6,932,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932,520.15/2,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.84

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