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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.37, 3,586.10 and 1,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.37, 3,586.10 and 1,762.29 is: 2,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.37 : 3,586.10 = 1,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.37/3,586.10 = 1,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.37x = 3,586.10 × 1,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.37x = 6,319,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,739.36/2,600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.32

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