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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.92, 3,925.82 and 2,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.92, 3,925.82 and 2,315.37 is: 3,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.92 : 3,925.82 = 2,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.92/3,925.82 = 2,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.92x = 3,925.82 × 2,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.92x = 9,089,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,714.28/2,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.95

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