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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.40, 3,893.10 and 2,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.40, 3,893.10 and 2,107.24 is: 3,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.40 : 3,893.10 = 2,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.40/3,893.10 = 2,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.40x = 3,893.10 × 2,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.40x = 8,203,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,696.04/2,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.86

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