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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.25, 3,055.98 and 1,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.25, 3,055.98 and 1,895.11 is: 2,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.25 : 3,055.98 = 1,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.25/3,055.98 = 1,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.25x = 3,055.98 × 1,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.25x = 5,791,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,417.72/2,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.87

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