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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.16, 2,882.98 and 1,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.16, 2,882.98 and 1,735.72 is: 2,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.16 : 2,882.98 = 1,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.16/2,882.98 = 1,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.16x = 2,882.98 × 1,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.16x = 5,004,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,046.05/2,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.95

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