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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.97, 3,553.37 and 1,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.97, 3,553.37 and 1,679.96 is: 2,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.97 : 3,553.37 = 1,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.97/3,553.37 = 1,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.97x = 3,553.37 × 1,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.97x = 5,969,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,526.25/2,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.39

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