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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.74, 3,887.10 and 2,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.74, 3,887.10 and 2,173.27 is: 3,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.74 : 3,887.10 = 2,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.74/3,887.10 = 2,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.74x = 3,887.10 × 2,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.74x = 8,447,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,709.28/2,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.70

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