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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.48, 3,569.50 and 1,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.48, 3,569.50 and 1,704.18 is: 2,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.48 : 3,569.50 = 1,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.48/3,569.50 = 1,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.48x = 3,569.50 × 1,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.48x = 6,083,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,070.51/2,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.69

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