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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.10, 3,475.59 and 1,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.10, 3,475.59 and 1,795.50 is: 2,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.10 : 3,475.59 = 1,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.10/3,475.59 = 1,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.10x = 3,475.59 × 1,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.10x = 6,240,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,421.85/2,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.53

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