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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.77, 3,587.78 and 1,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.77, 3,587.78 and 1,295.25 is: 1,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.77 : 3,587.78 = 1,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.77/3,587.78 = 1,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.77x = 3,587.78 × 1,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.77x = 4,647,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,072.05/2,390.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.76

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