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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.94, 4,926.78 and 1,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.94, 4,926.78 and 1,727.22 is: 2,585.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.94 : 4,926.78 = 1,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.94/4,926.78 = 1,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.94x = 4,926.78 × 1,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.94x = 8,509,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,632.95/3,290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.78

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