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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.47, 3,897.53 and 2,575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.47, 3,897.53 and 2,575.31 is: 3,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.47 : 3,897.53 = 2,575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.47/3,897.53 = 2,575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.47x = 3,897.53 × 2,575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.47x = 10,037,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,335.11/2,595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.25

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