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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.08, 3,885.42 and 2,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.08, 3,885.42 and 2,019.08 is: 3,023.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.08 : 3,885.42 = 2,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.08/3,885.42 = 2,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.08x = 3,885.42 × 2,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.08x = 7,844,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,973.81/2,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.02

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