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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.18, 3,890.66 and 1,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.18, 3,890.66 and 1,277.33 is: 1,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.18 : 3,890.66 = 1,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.18/3,890.66 = 1,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.18x = 3,890.66 × 1,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.18x = 4,969,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,630.90/2,594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.68

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