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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.20, 3,628.60 and 1,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.20, 3,628.60 and 1,736.40 is: 2,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.20 : 3,628.60 = 1,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.20/3,628.60 = 1,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.20x = 3,628.60 × 1,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.20x = 6,300,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,701.04/2,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.31

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