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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.81, 3,443.40 and 1,185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.81, 3,443.40 and 1,185.93 is: 1,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.81 : 3,443.40 = 1,185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.81/3,443.40 = 1,185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.81x = 3,443.40 × 1,185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.81x = 4,083,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,631.36/2,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.73

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