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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.72, 3,601.62 and 1,736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.72, 3,601.62 and 1,736.79 is: 2,605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.72 : 3,601.62 = 1,736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.72/3,601.62 = 1,736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.72x = 3,601.62 × 1,736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.72x = 6,255,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,257.60/2,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.58

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