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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.88, 3,585.09 and 1,732.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.88, 3,585.09 and 1,732.77 is: 2,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.88 : 3,585.09 = 1,732.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.88/3,585.09 = 1,732.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.88x = 3,585.09 × 1,732.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.88x = 6,212,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,136.40/2,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.26

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