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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.49, 4,368.79 and 1,728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.49, 4,368.79 and 1,728.74 is: 2,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.49 : 4,368.79 = 1,728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.49/4,368.79 = 1,728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.49x = 4,368.79 × 1,728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.49x = 7,552,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,505.38/2,913.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.25

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