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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.72, 3,883.32 and 2,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.72, 3,883.32 and 2,226.56 is: 3,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.72 : 3,883.32 = 2,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.72/3,883.32 = 2,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.72x = 3,883.32 × 2,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.72x = 8,646,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,444.98/2,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.32

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