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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.56, 4,095.72 and 2,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.56, 4,095.72 and 2,593.20 is: 3,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.56 : 4,095.72 = 2,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.56/4,095.72 = 2,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.56x = 4,095.72 × 2,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.56x = 10,621,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621,021.10/2,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.08

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