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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.32, 3,886.69 and 2,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.32, 3,886.69 and 2,007.24 is: 3,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.32 : 3,886.69 = 2,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.32/3,886.69 = 2,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.32x = 3,886.69 × 2,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.32x = 7,801,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,519.64/2,594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.15

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