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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.30, 2,829.87 and 1,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.30, 2,829.87 and 1,734.30 is: 2,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.30 : 2,829.87 = 1,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.30/2,829.87 = 1,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.30x = 2,829.87 × 1,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.30x = 4,907,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,843.54/2,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.89

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