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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723.89, 2,586.60 and 1,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723.89, 2,586.60 and 1,031.97 is: 1,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723.89 : 2,586.60 = 1,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723.89/2,586.60 = 1,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723.89x = 2,586.60 × 1,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723.89x = 2,669,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,293.60/1,723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.41

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