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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.16, 3,575.64 and 2,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.16, 3,575.64 and 2,221.20 is: 3,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.16 : 3,575.64 = 2,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.16/3,575.64 = 2,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.16x = 3,575.64 × 2,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.16x = 7,942,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,211.57/2,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.57

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