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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.26, 4,432.48 and 1,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.26, 4,432.48 and 1,723.26 is: 2,584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.26 : 4,432.48 = 1,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.26/4,432.48 = 1,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.26x = 4,432.48 × 1,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.26x = 7,638,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,315.48/2,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.65

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