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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.80, 3,595.20 and 1,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.80, 3,595.20 and 1,301.04 is: 1,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.80 : 3,595.20 = 1,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.80/3,595.20 = 1,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.80x = 3,595.20 × 1,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.80x = 4,677,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,499.01/2,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.37

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