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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.44, 3,275.60 and 1,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.44, 3,275.60 and 1,795.84 is: 2,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.44 : 3,275.60 = 1,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.44/3,275.60 = 1,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.44x = 3,275.60 × 1,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.44x = 5,882,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,453.50/2,185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.66

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