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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.72, 3,562.95 and 1,738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.72, 3,562.95 and 1,738.98 is: 2,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.72 : 3,562.95 = 1,738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.72/3,562.95 = 1,738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.72x = 3,562.95 × 1,738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.72x = 6,195,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,195,895.65/2,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.77

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