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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.88, 3,883.36 and 2,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.88, 3,883.36 and 2,381.76 is: 3,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.88 : 3,883.36 = 2,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.88/3,883.36 = 2,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.88x = 3,883.36 × 2,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.88x = 9,249,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,231.51/2,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.42

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