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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.39, 3,891.38 and 1,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.39, 3,891.38 and 1,034.42 is: 1,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.39 : 3,891.38 = 1,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.39/3,891.38 = 1,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.39x = 3,891.38 × 1,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.39x = 4,025,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,322.92/2,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.95

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