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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.88, 2,827.72 and 1,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.88, 2,827.72 and 1,735.56 is: 2,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.88 : 2,827.72 = 1,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.88/2,827.72 = 1,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.88x = 2,827.72 × 1,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.88x = 4,907,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907,677.72/2,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.96

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