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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.71, 3,952.95 and 1,760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.71, 3,952.95 and 1,760.65 is: 2,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.71 : 3,952.95 = 1,760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.71/3,952.95 = 1,760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.71x = 3,952.95 × 1,760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.71x = 6,959,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,761.42/2,632.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.57

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