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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.96, 2,874.60 and 1,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.96, 2,874.60 and 1,733.04 is: 2,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.96 : 2,874.60 = 1,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.96/2,874.60 = 1,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.96x = 2,874.60 × 1,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.96x = 4,981,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,796.78/2,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.69

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