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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.82, 2,202.80 and 1,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.82, 2,202.80 and 1,348.46 is: 1,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.82 : 2,202.80 = 1,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.82/2,202.80 = 1,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.82x = 2,202.80 × 1,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.82x = 2,970,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,369.93/1,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.34

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