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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.30, 3,935.98 and 2,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.30, 3,935.98 and 2,322.75 is: 3,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.30 : 3,935.98 = 2,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.30/3,935.98 = 2,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.30x = 3,935.98 × 2,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.30x = 9,142,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,297.55/2,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.11

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