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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.57, 3,599.19 and 1,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.57, 3,599.19 and 1,723.59 is: 2,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.57 : 3,599.19 = 1,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.57/3,599.19 = 1,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.57x = 3,599.19 × 1,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.57x = 6,203,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,527.89/2,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.05

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