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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.24, 3,888.10 and 2,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.24, 3,888.10 and 2,044.26 is: 3,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.24 : 3,888.10 = 2,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.24/3,888.10 = 2,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.24x = 3,888.10 × 2,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.24x = 7,948,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,287.31/2,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.82

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