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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.15, 3,844.53 and 1,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.15, 3,844.53 and 1,395.15 is: 2,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.15 : 3,844.53 = 1,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.15/3,844.53 = 1,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.15x = 3,844.53 × 1,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.15x = 5,363,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,696.03/2,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.99

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