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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.14, 3,592.89 and 2,345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.14, 3,592.89 and 2,345.94 is: 3,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.14 : 3,592.89 = 2,345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.14/3,592.89 = 2,345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.14x = 3,592.89 × 2,345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.14x = 8,428,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,428,704.37/2,605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.41

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