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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.76, 3,895.72 and 2,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.76, 3,895.72 and 2,382.90 is: 3,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.76 : 3,895.72 = 2,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.76/3,895.72 = 2,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.76x = 3,895.72 × 2,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.76x = 9,283,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,111.19/2,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.17

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