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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.39, 3,894.51 and 1,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.39, 3,894.51 and 1,135.56 is: 1,703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.39 : 3,894.51 = 1,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.39/3,894.51 = 1,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.39x = 3,894.51 × 1,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.39x = 4,422,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,449.78/2,596.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.31

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