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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.38, 3,579.23 and 2,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.38, 3,579.23 and 2,033.86 is: 2,805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.38 : 3,579.23 = 2,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.38/3,579.23 = 2,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.38x = 3,579.23 × 2,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.38x = 7,279,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,652.73/2,594.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.93

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