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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.65, 3,580.83 and 1,700.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.65, 3,580.83 and 1,700.34 is: 2,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.65 : 3,580.83 = 1,700.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.65/3,580.83 = 1,700.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.65x = 3,580.83 × 1,700.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.65x = 6,088,615.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,615.05/2,595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.70

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