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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.62, 3,890.04 and 1,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.62, 3,890.04 and 1,034.15 is: 1,550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.62 : 3,890.04 = 1,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.62/3,890.04 = 1,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.62x = 3,890.04 × 1,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.62x = 4,022,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,884.87/2,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.47

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