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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.56, 3,044.68 and 1,735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.56, 3,044.68 and 1,735.36 is: 2,588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.56 : 3,044.68 = 1,735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.56/3,044.68 = 1,735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.56x = 3,044.68 × 1,735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.56x = 5,283,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283,615.88/2,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.03

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