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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.30, 3,152.73 and 1,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.30, 3,152.73 and 1,955.82 is: 2,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.30 : 3,152.73 = 1,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.30/3,152.73 = 1,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.30x = 3,152.73 × 1,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.30x = 6,166,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,172.39/2,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.01

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