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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.16, 4,430.66 and 1,723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.16, 4,430.66 and 1,723.97 is: 2,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.16 : 4,430.66 = 1,723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.16/4,430.66 = 1,723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.16x = 4,430.66 × 1,723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.16x = 7,638,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,294.15/2,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.61

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