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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.69, 3,890.59 and 1,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.69, 3,890.59 and 1,773.96 is: 2,659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.69 : 3,890.59 = 1,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.69/3,890.59 = 1,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.69x = 3,890.59 × 1,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.69x = 6,901,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,746.60/2,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.95

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