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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.94, 4,771.42 and 2,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.94, 4,771.42 and 2,595.32 is: 3,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.94 : 4,771.42 = 2,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.94/4,771.42 = 2,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.94x = 4,771.42 × 2,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.94x = 12,383,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,383,361.75/3,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.99

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