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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.54, 4,323.99 and 1,895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.54, 4,323.99 and 1,895.58 is: 2,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.54 : 4,323.99 = 1,895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.54/4,323.99 = 1,895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.54x = 4,323.99 × 1,895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.54x = 8,196,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,468.96/2,881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.48

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