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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.35, 3,889.37 and 1,131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.35, 3,889.37 and 1,131.43 is: 1,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.35 : 3,889.37 = 1,131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.35/3,889.37 = 1,131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.35x = 3,889.37 × 1,131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.35x = 4,400,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,549.90/2,595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.55

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