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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.97, 2,395.98 and 1,530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.97, 2,395.98 and 1,530.36 is: 2,297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.97 : 2,395.98 = 1,530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.97/2,395.98 = 1,530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.97x = 2,395.98 × 1,530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.97x = 3,666,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,711.95/1,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.48

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