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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.91, 3,635.26 and 1,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.91, 3,635.26 and 1,759.04 is: 2,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.91 : 3,635.26 = 1,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.91/3,635.26 = 1,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.91x = 3,635.26 × 1,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.91x = 6,394,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,545.18/2,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.69

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