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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.10, 2,201.52 and 1,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.10, 2,201.52 and 1,005.18 is: 1,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.10 : 2,201.52 = 1,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.10/2,201.52 = 1,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.10x = 2,201.52 × 1,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.10x = 2,212,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,923.87/1,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.33

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