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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.38, 3,577.85 and 2,032.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.38, 3,577.85 and 2,032.86 is: 2,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.38 : 3,577.85 = 2,032.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.38/3,577.85 = 2,032.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.38x = 3,577.85 × 2,032.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.38x = 7,273,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,268.15/2,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.55

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