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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.62, 3,626.40 and 1,677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.62, 3,626.40 and 1,677.01 is: 2,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.62 : 3,626.40 = 1,677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.62/3,626.40 = 1,677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.62x = 3,626.40 × 1,677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.62x = 6,081,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,509.06/2,417.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.49

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