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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.46, 3,883.89 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.46, 3,883.89 and 2,372.58 is: 3,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.46 : 3,883.89 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.46/3,883.89 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.46x = 3,883.89 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.46x = 9,214,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214,839.74/2,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.74

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