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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.84, 3,532.55 and 2,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.84, 3,532.55 and 2,535.74 is: 3,454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.84 : 3,532.55 = 2,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.84/3,532.55 = 2,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.84x = 3,532.55 × 2,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.84x = 8,957,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,598.00/2,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.74

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