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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.42, 4,241.84 and 1,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.42, 4,241.84 and 1,905.12 is: 2,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.42 : 4,241.84 = 1,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.42/4,241.84 = 1,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.42x = 4,241.84 × 1,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.42x = 8,081,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,204.70/2,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.18

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