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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.63, 3,604.98 and 1,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.63, 3,604.98 and 1,727.96 is: 2,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.63 : 3,604.98 = 1,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.63/3,604.98 = 1,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.63x = 3,604.98 × 1,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.63x = 6,229,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,243.22/2,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.29

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