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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.79, 2,586.76 and 1,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.79, 2,586.76 and 1,031.51 is: 1,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.79 : 2,586.76 = 1,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.79/2,586.76 = 1,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.79x = 2,586.76 × 1,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.79x = 2,668,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,272.70/1,726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.23

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