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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.44, 2,855.28 and 1,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.44, 2,855.28 and 1,595.56 is: 2,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.44 : 2,855.28 = 1,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.44/2,855.28 = 1,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.44x = 2,855.28 × 1,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.44x = 4,555,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,770.56/1,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.96

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