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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.28, 3,589.97 and 1,894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.28, 3,589.97 and 1,894.28 is: 2,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.28 : 3,589.97 = 1,894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.28/3,589.97 = 1,894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.28x = 3,589.97 × 1,894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.28x = 6,800,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,380.95/2,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.26

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