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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,731.63, 2,596.76 and 1,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,731.63, 2,596.76 and 1,001.72 is: 1,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,731.63 : 2,596.76 = 1,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,731.63/2,596.76 = 1,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,731.63x = 2,596.76 × 1,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,731.63x = 2,601,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,237.30/1,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.19

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