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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.50, 3,003.48 and 1,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.50, 3,003.48 and 1,737.72 is: 2,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 3,003.48 = 1,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/3,003.48 = 1,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 3,003.48 × 1,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 5,219,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219,207.27/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.68

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