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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.66, 4,322.52 and 2,545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.66, 4,322.52 and 2,545.35 is: 3,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.66 : 4,322.52 = 2,545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.66/4,322.52 = 2,545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.66x = 4,322.52 × 2,545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.66x = 11,002,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,002,291.94/2,895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.59

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