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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.97, 3,940.35 and 1,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.97, 3,940.35 and 1,596.85 is: 2,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.97 : 3,940.35 = 1,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.97/3,940.35 = 1,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.97x = 3,940.35 × 1,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.97x = 6,292,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,147.90/2,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.16

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