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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.31, 3,575.45 and 1,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.31, 3,575.45 and 1,884.57 is: 2,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.31 : 3,575.45 = 1,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.31/3,575.45 = 1,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.31x = 3,575.45 × 1,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.31x = 6,738,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,176.38/2,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.30

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