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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.05, 3,909.91 and 2,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.05, 3,909.91 and 2,348.59 is: 3,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.05 : 3,909.91 = 2,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.05/3,909.91 = 2,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.05x = 3,909.91 × 2,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.05x = 9,182,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,755.98/2,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.57

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