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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.98, 3,439.14 and 1,905.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.98, 3,439.14 and 1,905.02 is: 2,853.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.98 : 3,439.14 = 1,905.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.98/3,439.14 = 1,905.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.98x = 3,439.14 × 1,905.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.98x = 6,551,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,630.48/2,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.52

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