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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.58, 3,427.81 and 1,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.58, 3,427.81 and 1,803.10 is: 2,692.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.58 : 3,427.81 = 1,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.58/3,427.81 = 1,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.58x = 3,427.81 × 1,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.58x = 6,180,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,675.20/2,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.42

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