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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.61, 3,574.67 and 1,966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.61, 3,574.67 and 1,966.05 is: 2,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.61 : 3,574.67 = 1,966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.61/3,574.67 = 1,966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.61x = 3,574.67 × 1,966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.61x = 7,027,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,970.12/2,594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.68

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