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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.94, 2,877.24 and 1,733.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.94, 2,877.24 and 1,733.18 is: 2,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.94 : 2,877.24 = 1,733.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.94/2,877.24 = 1,733.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.94x = 2,877.24 × 1,733.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.94x = 4,986,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,774.82/2,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.52

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