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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.83, 3,033.49 and 1,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.83, 3,033.49 and 1,735.20 is: 2,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.83 : 3,033.49 = 1,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.83/3,033.49 = 1,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.83x = 3,033.49 × 1,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.83x = 5,263,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,707.51/2,025.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.29

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