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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.33, 3,035.73 and 1,736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.33, 3,035.73 and 1,736.70 is: 2,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.33 : 3,035.73 = 1,736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.33/3,035.73 = 1,736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.33x = 3,035.73 × 1,736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.33x = 5,272,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,158.80/2,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.54

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