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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.76, 3,657.57 and 1,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.76, 3,657.57 and 1,718.72 is: 2,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.76 : 3,657.57 = 1,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.76/3,657.57 = 1,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.76x = 3,657.57 × 1,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.76x = 6,286,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,337.36/2,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.52

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