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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.16, 3,039.32 and 1,746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.16, 3,039.32 and 1,746.36 is: 2,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.16 : 3,039.32 = 1,746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.16/3,039.32 = 1,746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.16x = 3,039.32 × 1,746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.16x = 5,307,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,751.24/2,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.50

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