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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.73, 3,891.76 and 1,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.73, 3,891.76 and 1,207.59 is: 1,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.73 : 3,891.76 = 1,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.73/3,891.76 = 1,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.73x = 3,891.76 × 1,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.73x = 4,699,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,650.46/2,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.53

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