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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.10, 2,391.72 and 1,268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.10, 2,391.72 and 1,268.13 is: 1,901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.10 : 2,391.72 = 1,268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.10/2,391.72 = 1,268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.10x = 2,391.72 × 1,268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.10x = 3,033,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,011.88/1,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.46

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