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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.28, 3,767.04 and 2,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.28, 3,767.04 and 2,594.52 is: 3,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.28 : 3,767.04 = 2,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.28/3,767.04 = 2,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.28x = 3,767.04 × 2,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.28x = 9,773,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,660.62/2,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.18

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