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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.88, 3,583.80 and 2,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.88, 3,583.80 and 2,012.40 is: 2,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.88 : 3,583.80 = 2,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.88/3,583.80 = 2,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.88x = 3,583.80 × 2,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.88x = 7,212,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,039.12/2,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.33

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