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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.16, 3,848.93 and 1,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.16, 3,848.93 and 1,395.11 is: 2,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.16 : 3,848.93 = 1,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.16/3,848.93 = 1,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.16x = 3,848.93 × 1,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.16x = 5,369,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,680.73/2,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.31

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