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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.98, 3,591.80 and 1,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.98, 3,591.80 and 1,763.83 is: 2,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.98 : 3,591.80 = 1,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.98/3,591.80 = 1,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.98x = 3,591.80 × 1,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.98x = 6,335,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335,316.84/2,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.81

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