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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.97, 3,035.18 and 1,736.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.97, 3,035.18 and 1,736.33 is: 2,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.97 : 3,035.18 = 1,736.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.97/3,035.18 = 1,736.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.97x = 3,035.18 × 1,736.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.97x = 5,270,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,050.23/2,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.97

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