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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.24, 3,380.28 and 1,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.24, 3,380.28 and 1,795.15 is: 2,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.24 : 3,380.28 = 1,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.24/3,380.28 = 1,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.24x = 3,380.28 × 1,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.24x = 6,068,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,109.64/2,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.35

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