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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.41, 3,880.59 and 1,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.41, 3,880.59 and 1,764.64 is: 2,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.41 : 3,880.59 = 1,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.41/3,880.59 = 1,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.41x = 3,880.59 × 1,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.41x = 6,847,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,844.34/2,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.58

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