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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.50, 3,065.59 and 1,677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.50, 3,065.59 and 1,677.29 is: 2,527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.50 : 3,065.59 = 1,677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.50/3,065.59 = 1,677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.50x = 3,065.59 × 1,677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.50x = 5,141,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,870.22/2,034.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.34

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