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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.59, 3,566.99 and 1,700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.59, 3,566.99 and 1,700.91 is: 2,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.59 : 3,566.99 = 1,700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.59/3,566.99 = 1,700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.59x = 3,566.99 × 1,700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.59x = 6,067,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,133.21/2,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.34

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