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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.30, 3,151.35 and 1,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.30, 3,151.35 and 1,954.82 is: 2,695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.30 : 3,151.35 = 1,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.30/3,151.35 = 1,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.30x = 3,151.35 × 1,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.30x = 6,160,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,306.25/2,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.63

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