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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.38, 3,891.24 and 1,295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.38, 3,891.24 and 1,295.93 is: 1,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.38 : 3,891.24 = 1,295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.38/3,891.24 = 1,295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.38x = 3,891.24 × 1,295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.38x = 5,042,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,774.65/2,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.98

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