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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.42, 3,896.18 and 953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.42, 3,896.18 and 953.13 is: 1,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.42 : 3,896.18 = 953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.42/3,896.18 = 953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.42x = 3,896.18 × 953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.42x = 3,713,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,566.04/2,596.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.27

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