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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.66, 2,592.13 and 1,034.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.66, 2,592.13 and 1,034.81 is: 1,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.66 : 2,592.13 = 1,034.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.66/2,592.13 = 1,034.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.66x = 2,592.13 × 1,034.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.66x = 2,682,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,365.94/1,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.61

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