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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.63, 4,531.93 and 1,726.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.63, 4,531.93 and 1,726.01 is: 2,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.63 : 4,531.93 = 1,726.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.63/4,531.93 = 1,726.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.63x = 4,531.93 × 1,726.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.63x = 7,822,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,156.50/3,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.01

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