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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.31, 3,939.82 and 1,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.31, 3,939.82 and 1,596.31 is: 2,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.31 : 3,939.82 = 1,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.31/3,939.82 = 1,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.31x = 3,939.82 × 1,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.31x = 6,289,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,174.06/2,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.62

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