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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.35, 2,790.23 and 1,730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.35, 2,790.23 and 1,730.97 is: 2,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.35 : 2,790.23 = 1,730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.35/2,790.23 = 1,730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.35x = 2,790.23 × 1,730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.35x = 4,829,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,804.42/2,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.50

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