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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.35, 3,563.82 and 1,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.35, 3,563.82 and 1,700.06 is: 2,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.35 : 3,563.82 = 1,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.35/3,563.82 = 1,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.35x = 3,563.82 × 1,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.35x = 6,058,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,690.01/2,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.02

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