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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.23, 3,605.68 and 1,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.23, 3,605.68 and 1,730.96 is: 2,390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.23 : 3,605.68 = 1,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.23/3,605.68 = 1,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.23x = 3,605.68 × 1,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.23x = 6,241,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,287.85/2,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.17

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