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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.58, 3,581.46 and 1,710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.58, 3,581.46 and 1,710.78 is: 2,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.58 : 3,581.46 = 1,710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.58/3,581.46 = 1,710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.58x = 3,581.46 × 1,710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.58x = 6,127,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,090.14/2,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.50

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