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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,596.66, 3,894.27 and 1,135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,596.66, 3,894.27 and 1,135.48 is: 1,702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,596.66 : 3,894.27 = 1,135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,596.66/3,894.27 = 1,135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,596.66x = 3,894.27 × 1,135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,596.66x = 4,421,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,865.70/2,596.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.91

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