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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.33, 3,126.78 and 1,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.33, 3,126.78 and 1,729.83 is: 2,582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.33 : 3,126.78 = 1,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.33/3,126.78 = 1,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.33x = 3,126.78 × 1,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.33x = 5,408,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,797.85/2,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.59

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