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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,895.23, 2,842.84 and 855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,895.23, 2,842.84 and 855.59 is: 1,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,895.23 : 2,842.84 = 855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,895.23/2,842.84 = 855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,895.23x = 2,842.84 × 855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,895.23x = 2,432,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,305.48/1,895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.39

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