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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.93, 3,951.87 and 1,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.93, 3,951.87 and 1,595.68 is: 2,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.93 : 3,951.87 = 1,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.93/3,951.87 = 1,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.93x = 3,951.87 × 1,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.93x = 6,305,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,919.92/2,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.29

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