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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.74, 3,890.67 and 862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.74, 3,890.67 and 862.42 is: 1,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.74 : 3,890.67 = 862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.74/3,890.67 = 862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.74x = 3,890.67 × 862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.74x = 3,355,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,391.62/2,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.15

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