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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.49, 3,891.06 and 1,133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.49, 3,891.06 and 1,133.56 is: 1,699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.49 : 3,891.06 = 1,133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.49/3,891.06 = 1,133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.49x = 3,891.06 × 1,133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.49x = 4,410,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,749.97/2,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.39

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