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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.31, 3,795.46 and 1,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.31, 3,795.46 and 1,885.14 is: 2,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.31 : 3,795.46 = 1,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.31/3,795.46 = 1,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.31x = 3,795.46 × 1,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.31x = 7,154,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,968.75/2,530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.71

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