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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.07, 3,578.41 and 1,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.07, 3,578.41 and 1,709.34 is: 2,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.07 : 3,578.41 = 1,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.07/3,578.41 = 1,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.07x = 3,578.41 × 1,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.07x = 6,116,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116,708.07/2,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.05

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