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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.05, 3,602.85 and 1,727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.05, 3,602.85 and 1,727.06 is: 2,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.05 : 3,602.85 = 1,727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.05/3,602.85 = 1,727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.05x = 3,602.85 × 1,727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.05x = 6,222,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,338.12/2,610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.99

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