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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.56, 4,321.94 and 2,385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.56, 4,321.94 and 2,385.19 is: 3,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.56 : 4,321.94 = 2,385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.56/4,321.94 = 2,385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.56x = 4,321.94 × 2,385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.56x = 10,308,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308,648.07/2,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.92

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