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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.72, 3,612.96 and 1,780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.72, 3,612.96 and 1,780.12 is: 2,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.72 : 3,612.96 = 1,780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.72/3,612.96 = 1,780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.72x = 3,612.96 × 1,780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.72x = 6,431,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,502.36/2,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.10

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