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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.76, 3,529.19 and 1,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.76, 3,529.19 and 1,762.34 is: 2,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.76 : 3,529.19 = 1,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.76/3,529.19 = 1,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.76x = 3,529.19 × 1,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.76x = 6,219,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,628.29/2,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.72

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