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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.78, 3,891.42 and 1,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.78, 3,891.42 and 1,135.80 is: 1,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.78 : 3,891.42 = 1,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.78/3,891.42 = 1,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.78x = 3,891.42 × 1,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.78x = 4,419,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,874.84/2,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.72

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