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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.03, 3,580.52 and 2,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.03, 3,580.52 and 2,461.74 is: 3,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.03 : 3,580.52 = 2,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.03/3,580.52 = 2,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.03x = 3,580.52 × 2,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.03x = 8,814,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,297.00/2,594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.92

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