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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.04, 3,604.10 and 1,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.04, 3,604.10 and 1,726.92 is: 2,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.04 : 3,604.10 = 1,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.04/3,604.10 = 1,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.04x = 3,604.10 × 1,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.04x = 6,223,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,983.74/2,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.72

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