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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.78, 4,013.78 and 1,728.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.78, 4,013.78 and 1,728.84 is: 2,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.78 : 4,013.78 = 1,728.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.78/4,013.78 = 1,728.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.78x = 4,013.78 × 1,728.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.78x = 6,939,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,189.82/2,907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.42

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