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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.88, 2,819.42 and 1,729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.88, 2,819.42 and 1,729.58 is: 2,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.88 : 2,819.42 = 1,729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.88/2,819.42 = 1,729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.88x = 2,819.42 × 1,729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.88x = 4,876,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,412.44/2,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.69

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