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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.59, 3,890.49 and 1,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.59, 3,890.49 and 1,035.17 is: 1,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.59 : 3,890.49 = 1,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.59/3,890.49 = 1,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.59x = 3,890.49 × 1,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.59x = 4,027,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,299.08/2,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.60

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