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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.58, 4,207.59 and 2,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.58, 4,207.59 and 2,394.34 is: 3,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.58 : 4,207.59 = 2,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.58/4,207.59 = 2,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.58x = 4,207.59 × 2,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.58x = 10,074,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074,401.04/2,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.69

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