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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.90, 2,592.50 and 1,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.90, 2,592.50 and 1,035.06 is: 1,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.90 : 2,592.50 = 1,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.90/2,592.50 = 1,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.90x = 2,592.50 × 1,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.90x = 2,683,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,393.05/1,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.98

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