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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.02, 2,873.70 and 1,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.02, 2,873.70 and 1,754.46 is: 2,416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.02 : 2,873.70 = 1,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.02/2,873.70 = 1,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.02x = 2,873.70 × 1,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.02x = 5,041,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,791.70/2,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.94

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