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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.72, 3,572.68 and 1,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.72, 3,572.68 and 1,705 is: 2,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.72 : 3,572.68 = 1,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.72/3,572.68 = 1,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.72x = 3,572.68 × 1,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.72x = 6,091,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,419.40/2,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.97

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