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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.94, 2,601.72 and 1,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.94, 2,601.72 and 1,084.32 is: 1,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.94 : 2,601.72 = 1,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.94/2,601.72 = 1,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.94x = 2,601.72 × 1,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.94x = 2,821,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,097.03/1,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.99

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