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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.50, 3,442.89 and 1,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.50, 3,442.89 and 1,907.99 is: 2,861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.50 : 3,442.89 = 1,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.50/3,442.89 = 1,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.50x = 3,442.89 × 1,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.50x = 6,568,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,999.69/2,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.69

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