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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.24, 3,896.46 and 2,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.24, 3,896.46 and 2,551.44 is: 3,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.24 : 3,896.46 = 2,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.24/3,896.46 = 2,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.24x = 3,896.46 × 2,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.24x = 9,941,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,583.90/2,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.70

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