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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.51, 2,597.40 and 1,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.51, 2,597.40 and 1,001.16 is: 1,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.51 : 2,597.40 = 1,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.51/2,597.40 = 1,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.51x = 2,597.40 × 1,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.51x = 2,600,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,412.98/1,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.82

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