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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.34, 3,034.23 and 1,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.34, 3,034.23 and 1,735.70 is: 2,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.34 : 3,034.23 = 1,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.34/3,034.23 = 1,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.34x = 3,034.23 × 1,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.34x = 5,266,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,513.01/2,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.03

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