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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.46, 3,581.28 and 2,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.46, 3,581.28 and 2,003.97 is: 2,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.46 : 3,581.28 = 2,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.46/3,581.28 = 2,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.46x = 3,581.28 × 2,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.46x = 7,176,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,777.68/2,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.19

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