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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.08, 3,961.70 and 2,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.08, 3,961.70 and 2,594.28 is: 3,885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.08 : 3,961.70 = 2,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.08/3,961.70 = 2,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.08x = 3,961.70 × 2,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.08x = 10,277,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,759.08/2,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.61

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