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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.70, 3,940.65 and 1,596.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.70, 3,940.65 and 1,596.69 is: 2,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.70 : 3,940.65 = 1,596.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.70/3,940.65 = 1,596.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.70x = 3,940.65 × 1,596.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.70x = 6,291,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291,996.45/2,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.31

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