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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.92, 3,563.61 and 1,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.92, 3,563.61 and 1,697.80 is: 2,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.92 : 3,563.61 = 1,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.92/3,563.61 = 1,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.92x = 3,563.61 × 1,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.92x = 6,050,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,297.06/2,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.33

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