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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.85, 3,892.87 and 840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.85, 3,892.87 and 840.54 is: 1,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.85 : 3,892.87 = 840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.85/3,892.87 = 840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.85x = 3,892.87 × 840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.85x = 3,272,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,112.95/2,595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.52

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