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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.78, 4,062.50 and 2,594.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.78, 4,062.50 and 2,594.43 is: 3,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.78 : 4,062.50 = 2,594.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.78/4,062.50 = 2,594.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.78x = 4,062.50 × 2,594.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.78x = 10,539,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,883.23/2,703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.20

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