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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.82, 3,557.59 and 1,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.82, 3,557.59 and 1,695.56 is: 2,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.82 : 3,557.59 = 1,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.82/3,557.59 = 1,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.82x = 3,557.59 × 1,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.82x = 6,032,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,085.27/2,575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.81

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