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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.46, 3,884.40 and 2,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.46, 3,884.40 and 2,332.02 is: 3,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.46 : 3,884.40 = 2,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.46/3,884.40 = 2,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.46x = 3,884.40 × 2,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.46x = 9,058,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058,498.49/2,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.48

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