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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.24, 3,650.28 and 1,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.24, 3,650.28 and 1,713.04 is: 2,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.24 : 3,650.28 = 1,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.24/3,650.28 = 1,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.24x = 3,650.28 × 1,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.24x = 6,253,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,075.65/2,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.79

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