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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.34, 3,908.23 and 1,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.34, 3,908.23 and 1,869.94 is: 2,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.34 : 3,908.23 = 1,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.34/3,908.23 = 1,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.34x = 3,908.23 × 1,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.34x = 7,308,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,155.61/2,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.88

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