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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.68, 3,579.84 and 2,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.68, 3,579.84 and 2,193.88 is: 3,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.68 : 3,579.84 = 2,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.68/3,579.84 = 2,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.68x = 3,579.84 × 2,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.68x = 7,853,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853,739.38/2,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.70

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