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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.86, 2,806.66 and 1,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.86, 2,806.66 and 1,723.02 is: 2,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.86 : 2,806.66 = 1,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.86/2,806.66 = 1,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.86x = 2,806.66 × 1,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.86x = 4,835,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,931.31/2,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.54

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