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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.08, 3,862.28 and 2,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.08, 3,862.28 and 2,295.34 is: 3,164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.08 : 3,862.28 = 2,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.08/3,862.28 = 2,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.08x = 3,862.28 × 2,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.08x = 8,865,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,245.78/2,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.94

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