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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.28, 3,940.37 and 1,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.28, 3,940.37 and 1,596.29 is: 2,202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.28 : 3,940.37 = 1,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.28/3,940.37 = 1,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.28x = 3,940.37 × 1,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.28x = 6,289,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,987.07/2,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.93

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