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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.59, 3,569.24 and 1,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.59, 3,569.24 and 1,794.06 is: 2,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.59 : 3,569.24 = 1,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.59/3,569.24 = 1,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.59x = 3,569.24 × 1,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.59x = 6,403,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,421.74/2,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.08

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