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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.97, 3,032.20 and 1,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.97, 3,032.20 and 1,734.34 is: 2,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.97 : 3,032.20 = 1,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.97/3,032.20 = 1,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.97x = 3,032.20 × 1,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.97x = 5,258,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,862.77/2,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.01

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