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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.52, 3,894.84 and 2,300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.52, 3,894.84 and 2,300.64 is: 3,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.52 : 3,894.84 = 2,300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.52/3,894.84 = 2,300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.52x = 3,894.84 × 2,300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.52x = 8,960,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,624.70/2,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.32

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