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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.10, 3,002.55 and 1,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.10, 3,002.55 and 1,736.20 is: 2,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.10 : 3,002.55 = 1,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.10/3,002.55 = 1,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.10x = 3,002.55 × 1,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.10x = 5,213,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,027.31/2,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.29

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