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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.24, 4,090.92 and 1,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.24, 4,090.92 and 1,722 is: 2,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.24 : 4,090.92 = 1,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.24/4,090.92 = 1,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.24x = 4,090.92 × 1,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.24x = 7,044,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,564.24/2,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.52

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