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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.38, 3,127.97 and 1,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.38, 3,127.97 and 1,795.52 is: 2,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.38 : 3,127.97 = 1,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.38/3,127.97 = 1,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.38x = 3,127.97 × 1,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.38x = 5,616,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616,345.00/2,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.93

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