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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.09, 4,141.82 and 1,594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.09, 4,141.82 and 1,594.81 is: 2,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.09 : 4,141.82 = 1,594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.09/4,141.82 = 1,594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.09x = 4,141.82 × 1,594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.09x = 6,605,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,407.98/2,764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.72

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