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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.77, 2,395.27 and 1,010.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.77, 2,395.27 and 1,010.95 is: 1,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.77 : 2,395.27 = 1,010.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.77/2,395.27 = 1,010.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.77x = 2,395.27 × 1,010.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.77x = 2,421,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,493.48/1,595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.45

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