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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.70, 3,013.95 and 1,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.70, 3,013.95 and 1,723.70 is: 2,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.70 : 3,013.95 = 1,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.70/3,013.95 = 1,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.70x = 3,013.95 × 1,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.70x = 5,195,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,145.62/2,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.47

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