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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.08, 3,001.68 and 1,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.08, 3,001.68 and 1,732.22 is: 2,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.08 : 3,001.68 = 1,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.08/3,001.68 = 1,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.08x = 3,001.68 × 1,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.08x = 5,199,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,570.13/2,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.46

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