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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.94, 3,588.03 and 1,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.94, 3,588.03 and 1,771.50 is: 2,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.94 : 3,588.03 = 1,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.94/3,588.03 = 1,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.94x = 3,588.03 × 1,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.94x = 6,356,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,195.15/2,600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.81

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