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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.37, 3,887.19 and 2,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.37, 3,887.19 and 2,006.23 is: 3,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.37 : 3,887.19 = 2,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.37/3,887.19 = 2,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.37x = 3,887.19 × 2,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.37x = 7,798,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,597.19/2,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.81

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