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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.68, 3,590.34 and 1,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.68, 3,590.34 and 1,763.44 is: 2,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.68 : 3,590.34 = 1,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.68/3,590.34 = 1,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.68x = 3,590.34 × 1,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.68x = 6,331,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,349.17/2,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.63

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