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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.63, 5,512.89 and 1,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.63, 5,512.89 and 1,594.15 is: 2,391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.63 : 5,512.89 = 1,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.63/5,512.89 = 1,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.63x = 5,512.89 × 1,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.63x = 8,788,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788,373.59/3,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.63

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