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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.36, 4,012.50 and 1,728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.36, 4,012.50 and 1,728.43 is: 2,385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.36 : 4,012.50 = 1,728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.36/4,012.50 = 1,728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.36x = 4,012.50 × 1,728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.36x = 6,935,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,325.38/2,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.44

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