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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.10, 3,580.19 and 2,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.10, 3,580.19 and 2,372.67 is: 3,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.10 : 3,580.19 = 2,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.10/3,580.19 = 2,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.10x = 3,580.19 × 2,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.10x = 8,494,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,593.04/2,594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.58

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