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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.26, 3,055.41 and 1,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.26, 3,055.41 and 1,730.22 is: 2,589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.26 : 3,055.41 = 1,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.26/3,055.41 = 1,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.26x = 3,055.41 × 1,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.26x = 5,286,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,531.49/2,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.84

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