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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.07, 2,391.30 and 1,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.07, 2,391.30 and 1,247.36 is: 1,870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.07 : 2,391.30 = 1,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.07/2,391.30 = 1,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.07x = 2,391.30 × 1,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.07x = 2,982,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,800.01/1,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.01

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