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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.76, 4,731.32 and 1,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.76, 4,731.32 and 1,595.04 is: 2,391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.76 : 4,731.32 = 1,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.76/4,731.32 = 1,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.76x = 4,731.32 × 1,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.76x = 7,546,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,636.68/3,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.38

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