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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.55, 3,185.83 and 1,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.55, 3,185.83 and 1,641.25 is: 2,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.55 : 3,185.83 = 1,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.55/3,185.83 = 1,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.55x = 3,185.83 × 1,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.55x = 5,228,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,745.04/2,305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.89

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