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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.08, 3,574.49 and 2,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.08, 3,574.49 and 2,034.51 is: 2,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.08 : 3,574.49 = 2,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.08/3,574.49 = 2,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.08x = 3,574.49 × 2,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.08x = 7,272,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,272,335.65/2,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.36

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