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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.81, 3,579.19 and 1,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.81, 3,579.19 and 1,707.08 is: 2,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.81 : 3,579.19 = 1,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.81/3,579.19 = 1,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.81x = 3,579.19 × 1,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.81x = 6,109,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,941.50/2,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.49

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