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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.80, 4,142.70 and 1,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.80, 4,142.70 and 1,595.40 is: 2,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.80 : 4,142.70 = 1,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.80/4,142.70 = 1,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.80x = 4,142.70 × 1,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.80x = 6,609,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609,263.58/2,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.10

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