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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.89, 2,593.35 and 1,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.89, 2,593.35 and 1,366.34 is: 2,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.89 : 2,593.35 = 1,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.89/2,593.35 = 1,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.89x = 2,593.35 × 1,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.89x = 3,543,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,384.87/1,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.33

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