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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.72, 3,894.30 and 1,135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.72, 3,894.30 and 1,135.02 is: 1,702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.72 : 3,894.30 = 1,135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.72/3,894.30 = 1,135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.72x = 3,894.30 × 1,135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.72x = 4,420,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,108.39/2,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.84

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