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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.46, 2,396.96 and 939.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.46, 2,396.96 and 939.03 is: 1,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.46 : 2,396.96 = 939.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.46/2,396.96 = 939.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.46x = 2,396.96 × 939.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.46x = 2,250,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,807.19/1,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.75

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