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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,053.78 and 1,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,053.78 and 1,729.86 is: 2,594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,053.78 = 1,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,053.78 = 1,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,053.78 × 1,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 5,282,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,611.87/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.78

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