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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601, 3,588.26 and 1,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601, 3,588.26 and 1,704.44 is: 2,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601 : 3,588.26 = 1,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601/3,588.26 = 1,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601x = 3,588.26 × 1,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601x = 6,115,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,973.87/2,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.39

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