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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.24, 3,579.90 and 1,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.24, 3,579.90 and 1,847.54 is: 2,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.24 : 3,579.90 = 1,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.24/3,579.90 = 1,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.24x = 3,579.90 × 1,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.24x = 6,614,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,008.45/2,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.52

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