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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.68, 3,573.52 and 1,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.68, 3,573.52 and 1,751.02 is: 2,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.68 : 3,573.52 = 1,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.68/3,573.52 = 1,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.68x = 3,573.52 × 1,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.68x = 6,257,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257,291.68/2,387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.66

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