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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.23, 2,807.85 and 1,736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.23, 2,807.85 and 1,736.77 is: 2,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.23 : 2,807.85 = 1,736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.23/2,807.85 = 1,736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.23x = 2,807.85 × 1,736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.23x = 4,876,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,589.64/2,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.44

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