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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.52, 4,033.26 and 2,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.52, 4,033.26 and 2,594.52 is: 3,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.52 : 4,033.26 = 2,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.52/4,033.26 = 2,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.52x = 4,033.26 × 2,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.52x = 10,464,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,373.74/2,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.51

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