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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.96, 3,559.21 and 1,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.96, 3,559.21 and 1,695.26 is: 2,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.96 : 3,559.21 = 1,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.96/3,559.21 = 1,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.96x = 3,559.21 × 1,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.96x = 6,033,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,791.00/2,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.53

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