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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.77, 3,895.23 and 2,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.77, 3,895.23 and 2,047.34 is: 3,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.77 : 3,895.23 = 2,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.77/3,895.23 = 2,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.77x = 3,895.23 × 2,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.77x = 7,974,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,877.60/2,594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.45

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