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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.08, 3,890.46 and 1,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.08, 3,890.46 and 1,057.16 is: 1,584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.08 : 3,890.46 = 1,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.08/3,890.46 = 1,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.08x = 3,890.46 × 1,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.08x = 4,112,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,838.69/2,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.86

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