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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.21, 3,517.76 and 1,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.21, 3,517.76 and 1,795.85 is: 2,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.21 : 3,517.76 = 1,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.21/3,517.76 = 1,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.21x = 3,517.76 × 1,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.21x = 6,317,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,349.46/2,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.43

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