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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.30, 3,237.17 and 1,795.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.30, 3,237.17 and 1,795.37 is: 2,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.30 : 3,237.17 = 1,795.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.30/3,237.17 = 1,795.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.30x = 3,237.17 × 1,795.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.30x = 5,811,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,892.74/2,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.84

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