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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.36, 3,589.80 and 1,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.36, 3,589.80 and 1,765.48 is: 2,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.36 : 3,589.80 = 1,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.36/3,589.80 = 1,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.36x = 3,589.80 × 1,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.36x = 6,337,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337,720.10/2,600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.25

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