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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.23, 2,806.47 and 1,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.23, 2,806.47 and 1,735.77 is: 2,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.23 : 2,806.47 = 1,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.23/2,806.47 = 1,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.23x = 2,806.47 × 1,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.23x = 4,871,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,386.43/2,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.06

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