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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.39, 3,940.42 and 1,596.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.39, 3,940.42 and 1,596.45 is: 2,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.39 : 3,940.42 = 1,596.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.39/3,940.42 = 1,596.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.39x = 3,940.42 × 1,596.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.39x = 6,290,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290,679.52/2,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.09

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