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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.76, 4,704.96 and 1,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.76, 4,704.96 and 1,595.84 is: 2,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.76 : 4,704.96 = 1,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.76/4,704.96 = 1,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.76x = 4,704.96 × 1,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.76x = 7,508,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,363.37/3,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.96

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