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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.84, 3,593.12 and 2,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.84, 3,593.12 and 2,089.96 is: 2,871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.84 : 3,593.12 = 2,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.84/3,593.12 = 2,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.84x = 3,593.12 × 2,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.84x = 7,509,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,477.08/2,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.87

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