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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.46, 3,885.36 and 2,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.46, 3,885.36 and 2,430.48 is: 3,639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.46 : 3,885.36 = 2,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.46/3,885.36 = 2,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.46x = 3,885.36 × 2,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.46x = 9,443,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,289.77/2,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.79

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