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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.96, 3,579.99 and 1,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.96, 3,579.99 and 1,710.22 is: 2,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.96 : 3,579.99 = 1,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.96/3,579.99 = 1,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.96x = 3,579.99 × 1,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.96x = 6,122,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,570.50/2,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.50

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