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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.35, 3,598.79 and 1,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.35, 3,598.79 and 1,769.45 is: 2,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.35 : 3,598.79 = 1,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.35/3,598.79 = 1,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.35x = 3,598.79 × 1,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.35x = 6,367,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367,879.12/2,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.28

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