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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.77, 4,032.06 and 1,726.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.77, 4,032.06 and 1,726.78 is: 2,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.77 : 4,032.06 = 1,726.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.77/4,032.06 = 1,726.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.77x = 4,032.06 × 1,726.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.77x = 6,962,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,480.57/2,921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.97

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