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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.41, 3,905.46 and 2,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.41, 3,905.46 and 2,326.50 is: 3,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.41 : 3,905.46 = 2,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.41/3,905.46 = 2,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.41x = 3,905.46 × 2,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.41x = 9,086,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,052.69/2,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.17

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