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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.42, 3,893.10 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.42, 3,893.10 and 647.64 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.42 : 3,893.10 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.42/3,893.10 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.42x = 3,893.10 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.42x = 2,521,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,327.28/2,595.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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