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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.62, 3,655.84 and 1,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.62, 3,655.84 and 1,767.58 is: 2,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.62 : 3,655.84 = 1,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.62/3,655.84 = 1,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.62x = 3,655.84 × 1,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.62x = 6,461,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,989.67/2,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.92

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