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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.52, 3,908.56 and 1,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.52, 3,908.56 and 1,870.16 is: 2,816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.52 : 3,908.56 = 1,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.52/3,908.56 = 1,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.52x = 3,908.56 × 1,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.52x = 7,309,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,632.57/2,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.25

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