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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.08, 2,395.05 and 1,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.08, 2,395.05 and 1,322.92 is: 1,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.08 : 2,395.05 = 1,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.08/2,395.05 = 1,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.08x = 2,395.05 × 1,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.08x = 3,168,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,459.55/1,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.40

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