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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.54, 3,914.46 and 1,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.54, 3,914.46 and 1,594.54 is: 2,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.54 : 3,914.46 = 1,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.54/3,914.46 = 1,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.54x = 3,914.46 × 1,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.54x = 6,241,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,763.05/2,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.48

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