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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.94, 3,945.32 and 1,915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.94, 3,945.32 and 1,915.94 is: 2,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.94 : 3,945.32 = 1,915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.94/3,945.32 = 1,915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.94x = 3,945.32 × 1,915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.94x = 7,559,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,003.87/2,859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.06

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