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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.94, 3,929.41 and 2,375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.94, 3,929.41 and 2,375.05 is: 3,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.94 : 3,929.41 = 2,375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.94/3,929.41 = 2,375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.94x = 3,929.41 × 2,375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.94x = 9,332,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,541.33/2,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.25

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