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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.94, 3,884.82 and 1,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.94, 3,884.82 and 1,814.72 is: 2,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.94 : 3,884.82 = 1,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.94/3,884.82 = 1,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.94x = 3,884.82 × 1,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.94x = 7,049,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049,860.55/2,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.82

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