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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.39, 3,025.84 and 1,726.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.39, 3,025.84 and 1,726.19 is: 2,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.39 : 3,025.84 = 1,726.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.39/3,025.84 = 1,726.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.39x = 3,025.84 × 1,726.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.39x = 5,223,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,174.75/2,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.95

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