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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.40, 4,301.28 and 1,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.40, 4,301.28 and 1,895.52 is: 2,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.40 : 4,301.28 = 1,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.40/4,301.28 = 1,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.40x = 4,301.28 × 1,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.40x = 8,153,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,162.27/2,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.45

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