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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.80, 3,367.55 and 1,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.80, 3,367.55 and 1,895.82 is: 2,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.80 : 3,367.55 = 1,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.80/3,367.55 = 1,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.80x = 3,367.55 × 1,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.80x = 6,384,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,259.16/2,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.83

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