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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.26, 3,890.33 and 1,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.26, 3,890.33 and 1,112.54 is: 1,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.26 : 3,890.33 = 1,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.26/3,890.33 = 1,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.26x = 3,890.33 × 1,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.26x = 4,328,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,126.90/2,594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.35

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