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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.16, 3,890.58 and 1,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.16, 3,890.58 and 1,771.39 is: 2,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.16 : 3,890.58 = 1,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.16/3,890.58 = 1,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.16x = 3,890.58 × 1,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.16x = 6,891,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,734.51/2,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.61

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