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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.73, 3,884.29 and 2,421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.73, 3,884.29 and 2,421.94 is: 3,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.73 : 3,884.29 = 2,421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.73/3,884.29 = 2,421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.73x = 3,884.29 × 2,421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.73x = 9,407,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,517.32/2,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.23

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