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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.78, 3,895.16 and 952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.78, 3,895.16 and 952.11 is: 1,428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.78 : 3,895.16 = 952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.78/3,895.16 = 952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.78x = 3,895.16 × 952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.78x = 3,708,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,620.79/2,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.71

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