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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.06, 3,587.42 and 1,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.06, 3,587.42 and 1,297.10 is: 1,942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.06 : 3,587.42 = 1,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.06/3,587.42 = 1,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.06x = 3,587.42 × 1,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.06x = 4,653,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,254.69/2,395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.86

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