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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.06, 4,282.57 and 2,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.06, 4,282.57 and 2,595.94 is: 3,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.06 : 4,282.57 = 2,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.06/4,282.57 = 2,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.06x = 4,282.57 × 2,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.06x = 11,117,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,117,294.77/2,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.58

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