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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.50, 3,442.79 and 1,125.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.50, 3,442.79 and 1,125.00 is: 1,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.50 : 3,442.79 = 1,125.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.50/3,442.79 = 1,125.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.50x = 3,442.79 × 1,125.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.50x = 3,873,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,128.65/2,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.27

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