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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.66, 3,893.61 and 1,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.66, 3,893.61 and 1,210.26 is: 1,815.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.66 : 3,893.61 = 1,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.66/3,893.61 = 1,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.66x = 3,893.61 × 1,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.66x = 4,712,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,280.44/2,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.45

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