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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.25, 3,593.70 and 1,764.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.25, 3,593.70 and 1,764.45 is: 2,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.25 : 3,593.70 = 1,764.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.25/3,593.70 = 1,764.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.25x = 3,593.70 × 1,764.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.25x = 6,340,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,903.97/2,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.67

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