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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.24, 3,063.90 and 1,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.24, 3,063.90 and 1,736.20 is: 2,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.24 : 3,063.90 = 1,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.24/3,063.90 = 1,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.24x = 3,063.90 × 1,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.24x = 5,319,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,543.18/2,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.04

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