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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.98, 3,914.61 and 1,594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.98, 3,914.61 and 1,594.74 is: 2,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.98 : 3,914.61 = 1,594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.98/3,914.61 = 1,594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.98x = 3,914.61 × 1,594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.98x = 6,242,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,785.15/2,836.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.50

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