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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.59, 3,258.39 and 1,704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.59, 3,258.39 and 1,704.11 is: 2,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.59 : 3,258.39 = 1,704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.59/3,258.39 = 1,704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.59x = 3,258.39 × 1,704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.59x = 5,552,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,645.08/2,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.25

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