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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.30, 3,148.31 and 1,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.30, 3,148.31 and 1,884.35 is: 2,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.30 : 3,148.31 = 1,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.30/3,148.31 = 1,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.30x = 3,148.31 × 1,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.30x = 5,932,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,517.95/2,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.95

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