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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.67, 3,874.68 and 2,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.67, 3,874.68 and 2,402.96 is: 3,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.67 : 3,874.68 = 2,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.67/3,874.68 = 2,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.67x = 3,874.68 × 2,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.67x = 9,310,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310,681.68/2,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.01

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