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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.38, 3,893.60 and 1,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.38, 3,893.60 and 1,056.38 is: 1,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.38 : 3,893.60 = 1,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.38/3,893.60 = 1,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.38x = 3,893.60 × 1,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.38x = 4,113,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,104.34/2,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.78

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