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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.71, 3,894.05 and 1,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.71, 3,894.05 and 1,764.68 is: 2,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.71 : 3,894.05 = 1,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.71/3,894.05 = 1,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.71x = 3,894.05 × 1,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.71x = 6,871,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,737.10/2,598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.29

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