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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.77, 3,879.44 and 1,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.77, 3,879.44 and 1,704.80 is: 2,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.77 : 3,879.44 = 1,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.77/3,879.44 = 1,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.77x = 3,879.44 × 1,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.77x = 6,613,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,669.31/2,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.71

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