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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.64, 3,940.70 and 1,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.64, 3,940.70 and 1,596.64 is: 2,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.64 : 3,940.70 = 1,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.64/3,940.70 = 1,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.64x = 3,940.70 × 1,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.64x = 6,291,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291,879.25/2,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.32

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