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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.26, 3,587.36 and 1,771.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.26, 3,587.36 and 1,771.07 is: 2,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.26 : 3,587.36 = 1,771.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.26/3,587.36 = 1,771.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.26x = 3,587.36 × 1,771.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.26x = 6,353,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,353,438.88/2,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.29

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