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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.56, 3,564.36 and 1,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.56, 3,564.36 and 1,700.04 is: 2,344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.56 : 3,564.36 = 1,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.56/3,564.36 = 1,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.56x = 3,564.36 × 1,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.56x = 6,059,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,554.57/2,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.52

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