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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.10, 3,938.42 and 1,595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.10, 3,938.42 and 1,595.03 is: 2,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.10 : 3,938.42 = 1,595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.10/3,938.42 = 1,595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.10x = 3,938.42 × 1,595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.10x = 6,281,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281,882.35/2,854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.00

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