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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.64, 3,580.38 and 1,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.64, 3,580.38 and 1,849.84 is: 2,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.64 : 3,580.38 = 1,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.64/3,580.38 = 1,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.64x = 3,580.38 × 1,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.64x = 6,623,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623,121.19/2,595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.64

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