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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.74, 3,654.72 and 1,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.74, 3,654.72 and 1,764.60 is: 2,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.74 : 3,654.72 = 1,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.74/3,654.72 = 1,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.74x = 3,654.72 × 1,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.74x = 6,449,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,118.91/2,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.95

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