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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.05, 3,148.48 and 1,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.05, 3,148.48 and 1,732.69 is: 2,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.05 : 3,148.48 = 1,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.05/3,148.48 = 1,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.05x = 3,148.48 × 1,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.05x = 5,455,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,339.81/2,102.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.25

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